Associations to the word «Tow»

Wiktionary

TOW, verb. (transitive) To pull something behind one using a line or chain; to haul.
TOW, noun. The act of towing and the condition of being towed.
TOW, noun. Something, such as a tugboat, that tows.
TOW, noun. Something, such as a barge, that is towed.
TOW, noun. A rope or cable used in towing.
TOW, noun. An untwisted bundle of fibers such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.
TOW BAR, noun. A bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed.
TOW BARS, noun. Plural of tow bar
TOW HAIRED, adjective. Alternative spelling of tow-haired
TOW THE LINE, verb. Alternative form of toe the line
TOW TRUCK, noun. A motor vehicle typically equipped with winches, chains, and related equipment, and used to tow disabled vehicles.
TOW TRUCKS, noun. Plural of tow truck

Dictionary definition

TOW, noun. The act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; "the truck gave him a tow to the garage".
TOW, verb. Drag behind; "Horses used to tow barges along the canal".

Wise words

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