Tugboat example sentences
Related (10): ship, harbor, tow, barge, buoy, propeller, engine, navigation, maritime, seafaring
tug·boat
noun
tugboat (noun) · tugboats (plural noun)
- a powerful boat used for towing larger vessels, especially in harbor.
tug
noun
tugboat (noun)
- a hard or sudden pull:
- short for tugboat
- an aircraft towing a glider.
- a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace.
Synonyms
pull, jerk, wrench, heave, yank, tugboat"Tugboat" Example Sentences
Common Phases
not start every sentence with the word "tugboat."1. The tugboat led the massive cargo ship out to sea;
2. The old tugboat chugged along the harbor, pulling a barge behind it;
3. The tugboat captain expertly guided the vessel through the narrow canal;
4. The tugboat crew worked tirelessly to secure the shipping containers to the barge;
5. The tugboat's powerful engines strained as it pulled a disabled ship to safety;
6. The little tugboat struggled against the strong current, but eventually made it back to shore;
7. The tugboat sounded its horn, warning nearby boats of its presence;
8. The tugboat skipper skillfully maneuvered the vessel into position to dock;
9. The tugboat's hull was battered and worn from years of hard work;
10. The crew of the tugboat celebrated as they successfully guided a massive tanker through treacherous waters.
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