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tug

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tug
a boat with a powerful engine, used for towing barges, ships, etc.


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The tug came close beside us, and a man on deck threw us a rope.
The Land That Time Forgot by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
A man who had formed one of the long line of passengers, leaning over the rail, watching the tug since it had come into sight, now turned away and walked briskly to the steps leading to the bridge.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
I daresay there are yet a few shipmasters afloat who remember Falk and his tug very well.
Falk - A Reminiscence by Conrad, Joseph View in context
 
 
 
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