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tow [1] verb (t) 1. to drag or pull (a boat, car, etc.) by means of a rope or chain. -- noun 2. the act of towing. 3. the thing being towed. 4. a rope, chain, etc., for towing. 5. the state of being towed. -- phrase 6. in tow, a. in the condition of being towed. b. under guidance; in one's charge. c. in attendance; following or accompanying one around. 7. on tow or under tow, in the condition of being towed. [ME towe ( n ), OE togian pull by force, drag, c. MHG zogen draw, tug, drag. Cf. TUG ] |
