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towage

American  
[toh-ij] / ˈtoʊ ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act of towing. tow.

  2. the state of being towed. tow.

  3. the price or charge for towing. tow.

towage British  
/ ˈtəʊɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a charge made for towing

  2. the act of towing or the state of being towed

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Etymology

Origin of towage

First recorded in 1555–65; tow 1 + -age

Example Sentences

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This was of course agreed to, and the towage resumed.

From Project Gutenberg

The most radical change in the methods of ship-propulsion which has been successfully introduced in some localities has been the adoption of a system of “wire-rope towage.”

From Project Gutenberg

The move allows Boskalis to enhance its portfolio and win more contracts by tapping into the salvage, harbor towage and transport and heavy lift capabilities of Dutch peer Smit, creating a maritime services giant.

From Reuters

Useless to pay towage with a favoring wind and flowing tide.

From Project Gutenberg

He's got to be a sharp on towage, because he's got to take risks in storms that drive an ocean-going tug to port.

From Project Gutenberg

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