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tow


tow

verb

Definition of TOW

to cause to follow by applying steady force on <towed the car into the shop for repair>
Synonyms drag, draw, hale, haul, lug, tow, tug
Near Antonyms shove, thrust
Antonyms drive, propel, push

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