tow
/toʊ/ verb B2- To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue. · Near-synonyms: draw, haul, pull, trail
- To aid someone behind by shielding them from wind resistance.
He/she/it tows · Past towed · Past participle towed · -ing form towing
Verb forms
- Base form
- tow
- He/she/it
- tows
- Past
- towed
- Past participle
- towed
- -ing form
- towing
From the library
“Then, in order not to hinder you, I will get up with you if you please in your carriage, and Tom shall follow with my phaeton in tow.”
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