pushboat

[US]/'pʊʃbəʊt/
[UK]/'pʊʃboʊt/

Translation

n.a boat designed to push other vessels, barges, or rafts, especially in harbors or waterways

Example Sentences

the pushboat navigated carefully through the narrow canal, pushing three loaded barges ahead of it.

captain chen has commanded pushboats on the yangtze river for over twenty years.

modern pushboats are equipped with powerful diesel engines designed for sustained river operations.

the pushboat slowly approached the lock, preparing to join the upstream barge convoy.

a single pushboat can efficiently transport hundreds of tons of cargo along inland waterways.

river authorities require all pushboat operators to complete specialized training and certification.

the pushboat's reinforced hull allows it to navigate through shallow river sections safely.

cargo transport by pushboat produces significantly lower emissions than road freight.

the pushboat crew performed routine engine maintenance during their stop at the port.

the pushboat's powerful horn echoed through the river valley as it signaled departure.

heavy fog forced the pushboat fleet to dock overnight along the riverbank.

new pushboat designs feature advanced navigation systems for improved river transport efficiency.

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