tow Antonyms
Meaning of tow
tow (n)
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
tow (v)
drag behind
tow (n.)
The coarse and broken part of flax or hemp, separated from the finer part by the hatchel or swingle.
tow (v. t.)
To draw or pull through the water, as a vessel of any kind, by means of a rope.
A rope by which anything is towed; a towline, or towrope.
The act of towing, or the state of being towed; --chiefly used in the phrase, to take in tow, that is to tow.
That which is towed, or drawn by a towline, as a barge, raft, collection of boats, ect.
tow Sentence Examples
- The driver was instructed to tow the disabled vehicle to the nearest repair shop.
- The tow truck arrived promptly to remove the stranded car from the highway.
- The heavy load required a specialized tow truck to transport it safely.
- The boat was towed ashore after experiencing mechanical difficulties.
- She requested the tow truck to assist in moving her oversized furniture.
- The airplane was towed to the hangar for maintenance.
- The rescue team used a tow line to pull the hikers to safety.
- The tow rope snapped unexpectedly, causing the boat to drift away.
- The tow hook was attached to the front of the car to facilitate easy towing.
- The tow path provided a safe passage for boaters to travel along the river.
FAQs About the word tow
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope, drag behindThe coarse and broken part of flax or hemp, separated from the finer part by
wrench, draw, haul, pull, jerk, drag,tug, grab, yank, pluck
push, push, thrust, thrust,,shove, heave, shove, heave
The driver was instructed to tow the disabled vehicle to the nearest repair shop.
The tow truck arrived promptly to remove the stranded car from the highway.
The heavy load required a specialized tow truck to transport it safely.
The boat was towed ashore after experiencing mechanical difficulties.
