# towboat

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/

## Definitions
1. A tugboat.
2. A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
3. A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
4. A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

## Etymology
From tow + boat.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/towboat