Meaning of the word tow in English

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tow

US /toʊ/

UK /toʊ/

an act of towing a vehicle or boat.

Example:

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the cruiser got a tow from a warship after its engine failed

Synonym:

tug towing haul pull drawing drag trailing trawl

(of a motor vehicle or boat) pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.

Example:

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a pickup van towing a trailer

Synonym:

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tow truck