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towage

[ toh-ij ]

noun

  1. the act of towing. tow.
  2. the state of being towed. tow.
  3. the price or charge for towing. tow.


towage

/ ˈ³Ùəʊɪ»åÏô /

noun

  1. a charge made for towing
  2. the act of towing or the state of being towed
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of towage1

First recorded in 1555–65; tow 1 + -age
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This was of course agreed to, and the towage resumed.

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The most radical change in the methods of ship-propulsion which has been successfully introduced in some localities has been the adoption of a system of “wire-rope towage.â€

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The move allows Boskalis to enhance its portfolio and win more contracts by tapping into the salvage, harbor towage and transport and heavy lift capabilities of Dutch peer Smit, creating a maritime services giant.

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Useless to pay towage with a favoring wind and flowing tide.

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He's got to be a sharp on towage, because he's got to take risks in storms that drive an ocean-going tug to port.

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