towage

Example Sentences

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"And in return—" "I'll tear up the deadly document I extorted from Murphy and report a mere towage job to my owners."

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

In the early era of steam, the prominent policy was to combine towage with carrying capacity by the steamer, for economical expedition.

From History of Steam on the Erie Canal by Anonymous

We paid twenty dollars for them two derelicts an' a dollar towage.

From Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates by Grant, Gordon

I ain't goin' to stand for no kiddin', even if we are in a five-hundred-dollar towage bill.

From Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates by Grant, Gordon

The problem has been solved by the introduction of the capstan navigation or towage.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885 by Various