Cryptic crossword clue
They’re not static water towers 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TUGBOATS

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What does TUGBOATS mean?

TUGBOATS noun
  1. A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

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