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tugboat

noun

/ˈtʌɡboʊt/

Meaning

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.

towboat, tow vessel, push boat, launch

freighter, cruiser

harbor tugboat, powerful tugboat, tugboat captain, tugboat service

depraved or wicked behavior or character

the state of having a paid job or work

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous