bollard pull

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} {{ngd|A method of measuring {{l|en|tug}} capacity of a {{l|en|tugboat}}. }} A measurement of force exerted on an on shore bollard, from a tug line attached to the tugboat pulling away from the bollard at full power.
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} The tug rating for a tugboat, established with this method.

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