tow

Definition

  • n. the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
  • v. drag behind

Word forms

Past participle
towed
Present participle
towing
Past tense
towed
Third person singular
tows

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The boat was secured with a tow to prevent it from drifting away.

  2. vt.

    He used his truck to tow the broken car to the garage.