tow
word
/ˈtoʊ/
toh
/tˈəʊ/
toh
Definition
To pull a vehicle, boat, or other heavy object, usually by attaching it to another vehicle with a rope, chain, or cable.
Usage & Nuances
'Tow' is most common when talking about moving broken-down cars ('tow truck') or pulling something by vehicle. Do not confuse with 'pull' (general movement). 'Tow' is formal and standard, not slang. Common collocations: 'tow away', 'get towed', 'tow bar', 'tow rope'.
Spanish: remolcar - arrastrar (con cuerda o cadena)Portuguese (BR): rebocar - guincharPortuguese (PT): rebocar - rebocar (com reboque) - guincharChinese (Simplified): 拖 - 拖曳Chinese (Traditional): 拖 - 拖曳Hindi: खींचना (वाहन को) - टो करनाArabic: سحب (بالسيارة أو الحبل)Bengali: টেনে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: буксироватьJapanese: けん引するVietnamese: kéoKorean: 견인하다Turkish: çekmek (araç, tekne vb.)Urdu: کھینچ کر لے جاناIndonesian: kéo
Example Sentences
My car broke down, so I had to tow it to the garage.
basic
Can you help me tow this trailer up the hill?
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I forgot to pay for parking and got my car towed.
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A truck came to tow the broken bus away from the road.
basic
They used a rope to tow the small boat to the shore.
basic
If you park here, they might tow your car away.
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