Definition of Tow

1. 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"

Exact synonyms: Towage
Generic synonyms: Draw, Haul, Haulage

2. Verb. Drag behind. "Horses used to tow barges along the canal"
Generic synonyms: Pull Along, Schlep, Shlep
Specialized synonyms: Tug
Derivative terms: Towage, Tower

Definition of Tow

1. n. The coarse and broken part of flax or hemp, separated from the finer part by the hatchel or swingle.

2. v. t. To draw or pull through the water, as a vessel of any kind, by means of a rope.

3. n. A rope by which anything is towed; a towline, or towrope.

Definition of Tow

1. to pull by means of a rope or chain [v -ED, -ING, -S] : TOWABLE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tow

touzed
touzes
touzier
touziest
touzing
touzle
touzled
touzles
touzling
touzy
tovarich
tovariches
tovarish
tovarishes
Tovell tube
tow (current term)
tow-head
tow-headed snake
towable
towage
towages
toward
towardliness
towardlinesses
towardly
towards
toward land
toward the sea
towaway
towaways

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