noun
Etymology
Origin of towboat
Example Sentences
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A towboat struck a rail bridge on a foggy September morning and threw the train tracks out of alignment.
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2024
A Florida towboat business owner got a shock when he saw a black bear hanging out on a catamaran in the harbor of Naples, Florida earlier this week.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
For its part, the industry has limited the amount of cargo attached to any single towboat — only up to 25 barges, instead of the typical 40, Calhoun said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
Miles away, Willie C. Odom steered a towboat as it pushed barges up a river that was getting foggier by the mile.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2018
Dad helped me and Abbey aboard the towboat.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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