TOW (2)

tow (2). Tow, v.t. to draw forward by means of a rope

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Tow, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Towed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Towing.] [[OE. towen, to�en; akin to OFries. toga to pull about, OHG. zogōn, Icel. toga, AS. tohline a towline, and AS.teón to draw, p. p. getogen. See Tug]] To draw or pull through the water, as a vessel of any kind, by means of a rope.