Noun: tow tow
- The act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
"the truck gave him a tow to the garage";
- towage
- An untwisted bundle of fibers such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute
"The factory processed tow for use in various textile products"
Derived forms: tows, towed, towing
Type of: draw, haul, haulage, pull along, schlep [N. Amer, informal], schlepp [N. Amer, informal], shlep
Encyclopedia: Tow, Texas