Steamer vs. Towboat — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Steamer and Towboat
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Steamer
One that steams.
Towboat
See tugboat.
Steamer
A steamship or steamboat.
Towboat
A powerful, shallow-draft boat with a broad bow, intended to push barges on rivers and canals.
Steamer
A vehicle, machine, or engine driven by steam.
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Towboat
(nautical) A tugboat.
Steamer
A container in which something is steamed.
Towboat
(nautical) A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
Steamer
See soft-shell clam.
Towboat
A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
Steamer
A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
Towboat
A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Steamer
A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.
Towboat
A vessel constructed for being towed, as a canal boat.
Steamer
(cookware) A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.
Towboat
A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Steamer
(obsolete) A steam fire engine, that is, a steam boiler and engine driving a pump, which are all mounted on wheels.
Towboat
A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
Steamer
A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
Steamer
(rail transport) A steam-powered road locomotive; a traction engine.
Steamer
(nautical) A vessel propelled by steam; a steamboat or steamship.
Steamer
Clipping of steamer trunk
Steamer
A babycino (frothy milk drink).
Steamer
A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
Steamer
The name of various animals.
Steamer
The soft-shell clam, sand gaper, or long-neck clam (Mya arenaria), an edible saltwater clam; specifically the clam when steamed for eating.
Steamer
A steamer duck: any of the four species of the duck genus Tachyeres which are all found in South America, three of which are flightless.
Steamer
(horse racing) A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
Steamer
An act of fellatio.
Steamer
A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
Steamer
A drinking session.
Steamer
A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat. short=yes – 1900s.}}
Steamer
A steamed clam.
Steamer
A mug.
Steamer
A gullible or easily cheated person.
Steamer
A stupid or contemptible person.
Steamer
A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.
Steamer
A prostitute's client.
Steamer
A gambler who increases a wager after losing.
Steamer
(intransitive) To travel by steamer.
Steamer
A vessel propelled by steam; a steamship or steamboat.
Steamer
A steam fire engine. See under Steam.
Steamer
A road locomotive for use on common roads, as in agricultural operations.
Steamer
A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing, in cookery, and in various processes of manufacture.
Steamer
The steamer duck.
Steamer
A clam that is usually steamed in the shell
Steamer
A cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
Steamer
A ship powered by one or more steam engines
Steamer
An edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
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