towage

Meanings

• noun

  Pulling of a vessel by another vessel or a tugboat.

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Variants

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towage , towages

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'towian' meaning 'to pull'.

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Trivia

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1. Towage is a common practice in maritime transportation since ancient times.

2. The largest towed vessel on record was the 'Seawise Giant', which was towed from China to the Middle East in 2009.

3. Towage services can also be provided using cables or ropes, but tugboats are the most common method.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tugboat: A type of boat used for towing other vessels.

2. Maritime transportation: The transportation of goods and passengers by sea.

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Culture

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Towage is an essential concept in maritime transportation. It is used to move large vessels, such as oil tankers or container ships, from one place to another. Towage services are provided by specialized vessels called tugboats or towboats.

How to Memorize "towage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large ship being towed by a smaller boat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'towage' with 'tugboat' and 'maritime transportation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'Tugboats Tow And Go'.

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