What does TOWED mean?

Parts of Speech

Towed is a verb.

Definitions

Towed means to pull something along behind a vehicle or boat.

Pronunciations

• US: /toʊd/
• UK: /təʊd/

Origin and Usage

The word towed originated from the Middle English word "towen" which means "to pull". Towed is commonly used to describe the action of pulling a vehicle, boat, or other object behind another vehicle or boat.

Synonyms

• Dragged
• Hauled
• Pulled

Related Words

• Towel
• Tonic
• Tulip
• Timer
• Table

Example Sentences

• The car was towed to the repair shop.
• The boat was towed back to shore.
• The truck towed the trailer across the country.