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>