workboat

/ˈwɜrkˌboʊt/
noun
  1. A boat designed for commercial or industrial tasks, such as fishing, towing, or transporting goods, rather than for recreation.
    • The crew used a workboat to tow the sailboat back to the marina.
    • Fishermen rely on sturdy workboats to handle rough seas and heavy nets.
    • The harbor was filled with workboats unloading cargo from the freighter.
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