towed; towing; tows
Definition of tow
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to draw or pull along behind : haul
tow a wagon
: to move in tow
trailers that tow behind the family auto— Bob Munger
tow
noun (1)Definition of tow (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: the act or an instance of towing
b
: the fact or state of being towed
2a
: something towed (such as a boat or car)
b
: a group of barges lashed together and usually pushed
3a
: something (such as a tugboat) that tows
b
: ski tow
4
: a rope or chain for towing
in tow
1
: accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party
not easy shopping with kids in tow
2
: under guidance or protection
taken in tow by a friendly native
tow
noun (2)Definition of tow (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: short or broken fiber (as of flax, hemp, or synthetic material) that is used especially for yarn, twine, or stuffing
2a
: yarn or cloth made of tow
b
: a loose essentially untwisted strand of synthetic fibers
tow
noun (3)Definition of tow (Entry 4 of 4)
chiefly Scotland and dialects of England
: rope
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The first known use of tow was before the 12th century
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