Definitions

1. noun

A boat used to pull or tow other boats or objects along a waterway, especially a barge or a ship.

“The towboat helped to rescue the stranded sailors on the capsized yacht.”

2. noun

A boat that tows logs or other floating objects.

“The lumber company used a towboat to transport the freshly cut logs down the river.”

3. verb

To pull or move a boat or object along a waterway, especially using a towboat.

“The crew towed the damaged boat to the nearest dock for repairs.”