towing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊɪŋ/

Definition

Pulling a vehicle or object behind another by means of a chain, cable, or tow bar.

Examples

• The police are towing the illegally parked vehicle to the impound lot.

• We spent the afternoon towing a small boat behind our truck to the lake.

• Towing a heavy trailer requires a vehicle with significant engine power.

How to Use towing

towing [object] (collocation)

the act of pulling a specific object — "He is towing a camper across the country."

be in tow (idiom)

to be pulled or followed by someone or something — "The small boat was in tow behind the larger yacht."

Synonyms of towing

Words with a similar meaning to towing:

• pulling
• hauling
• dragging
• lugging

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