towed
word · lemma: tow
Definition
Moved or pulled something, usually a vehicle, behind another vehicle by using a rope, chain, or similar device.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for vehicles, especially cars or boats. Common with passive voice: 'My car was towed.' In traffic and parking, it means being removed for a violation. Do not confuse 'towed' with 'told.'
Spanish: remolcadoPortuguese (BR): rebocadoPortuguese (PT): rebocadoChinese (Simplified): 拖走Chinese (Traditional): 拖走Hindi: खींचा गयाArabic: سُحِبBengali: টেনে নেওয়া - টেনে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: эвакуированный - отбуксированныйJapanese: けん引されたVietnamese: bị kéo điKorean: 견인된Turkish: çekilenUrdu: ٹَو کیا گیاIndonesian: bị kéo đi
Example Sentences
The police towed the car away.
basic
My boat was towed to the dock.
basic
The truck towed a broken-down van.
basic
I can’t believe my car got towed just for parking there!
natural
We had the boat towed after it ran out of fuel on the lake.
natural
If you park in a no-parking zone, your car might get towed.
natural