to pull or haul (a car, barge, trailer, etc.) by a rope, chain, or other device

The car was towed to the service station.

an act or instance of towing.

something being towed.

something, as a boat or truck, that tows.

a rope, chain, metal bar, or other device for towing

The trailer is secured to the car by a metal tow.

ski tow. ?

in tow

in the state of being towed.

under one's guidance; in one's charge.

as a follower, admirer, or companion

a professor who always had a graduate student in tow.

under tow

in the condition of being towed; in tow.

verb

push

verb

drag , draw , ferry , haul , lug , propel , push , trail , trawl , tug , yank , cable , pull , rope