towmaster

Etymology

From tow + master.

towmaster means one who is employed to manage the towing of a vessel. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

One who is employed to manage the towing of a vessel.“Each tug captain has a detailed set of tow-out instructions, positions and timing procedures. However, the whole float-out is controlled by a towmaster, who directs and controls all towing operations.”