tugboat
Translation
tugboat, tug
Examples
The tugboat pulled the large ship into the harbor.
The tugboat pulled the large ship into the harbour.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the noun)) as a noun A tugboat is a powerful boat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: towboat; Antonyms: -
Etymology
A compound word from 'tug' (to pull forcefully) and 'boat'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small, powerful boat that 'tugs' (pulls) bigger ships.