Towage

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

Definitions of towage

noun the charge for towing a vessel or vehicle

Example Sentences

A1 The ship needed towage to reach the port.

A2 The towage fees were included in the overall cost of shipping.

B1 The captain arranged for towage assistance to navigate through the narrow channel.

B2 The towage company provided professional services to safely guide the vessel into the harbor.

C1 The towage contract outlined the terms and conditions for the towing services.

C2 The maritime law firm specializes in cases related to towage disputes.

Examples of towage in a Sentence

formal The ship owners arranged for towage services to assist with moving the vessel into port.

informal We needed to call for towage after our boat broke down in the middle of the lake.

slang I'll hook up the towage and we'll be out of here in no time.

figurative His mentor provided the towage he needed to navigate through the challenges of starting a new business.

Grammatical Forms of towage

• past tense: towed
• plural: towages
• comparative: more towage
• superlative: most towage
• present tense: tow
• future tense: will tow
• perfect tense: have towed
• continuous tense: is towing
• singular: towage
• positive degree: towage
• infinitive: to tow
• gerund: towing
• participle: towing

Origin and Evolution of towage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'towage' is derived from the Middle French word 'touage' which comes from the verb 'touer' meaning 'to tow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of towing ships or boats, the word 'towage' has evolved to also refer to the act or cost of towing a vessel.