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towed

US/toʊd/

towed is the simple past and past participle of tow.

Meaning of tow

Verb

tow (third-person singular simple present tows, present participle towing, simple past and past participle towed)

  1. (transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
    • Near-synonyms: draw, haul, pull, trail
    Synonyms:
    draw, haul, pull, trail
  2. (usually, running) To aid someone behind by shielding them from wind resistance.

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Phrases with towed

Words that rhyme with towed

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Questions about towed

What is towed the simple past and past participle of?
Towed is the simple past and past participle of tow.
How do you pronounce towed?
Towed is pronounced /toʊd/ (US).

Words near towed in the dictionary

  1. towboats
  2. towbodies
  3. towbody
  4. Towcester
  5. Towe
  6. towed
  7. towed the line
  8. towee
  9. towees
  10. towel
  11. towel down

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