Main Entry: ¹tow

Pronunciation: \ˈtō\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English togian; akin to Old English tēon to draw, pull, Old High German ziohan to draw, pull, Latin ducere to draw, lead

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb : to draw or pull along behind : haul <tow a wagon>intransitive verb : to move in tow <trailers that tow behind the family auto — Bob Munger>