"towmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: towmasters [plural]
Etymology: tow + master Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tow|master}} tow + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} towmaster (plural towmasters)
  1. One who is employed to manage the towing of a vessel. Categories (topical): Occupations
    Sense id: en-towmaster-en-noun-hMVuaW1c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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