tow
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- pronunciation:
- to
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- in tow
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tows, towing, towed |
| definition: |
to pull along at the end of a rope or chain; haul.
The truck towed our car to the garage.
- synonyms:
- haul
- similar words:
- drag, pull, trail, tug
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| related words: |
draw, haul, lug |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or instance of being pulled by a rope or chain.
We needed a tow because our car wouldn't start.- similar words:
- haul, pull, tug
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| phrase: |
in tow |
The words
tow1 and
toe (a part of the foot) sound alike but have different meanings.