tow Synonyms
Another word for tow
• noun (Context 1)
The act of pulling a vehicle or vessel along behind another using a rope, chain, or specialized equipment.
"We had to call a roadside assistance service for a haul when the car's radiator overheated."
• verb (Context 2)
To pull or drag (a vehicle, vessel, or other heavy object) behind another vehicle or person by means of a rope, chain, or tow bar.
"The coast guard quickly dispatched a cutter to pull the disabled sailboat back to the harbor."
• noun (Context 3)
Coarse and broken fibers of hemp or flax that are separated during processing and used for spinning or packing.
"The traditional shipwright used oakum mixed with tar and fiber to seal the gaps between the wooden hull planks."
Opposites of tow
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of tow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: