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towed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtoʊd// UK //tˈəʊd// towed

v. the past tense of pulling a vehicle or boat behind another vehicle using a rope or chain.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'tow'; refers to the act of pulling a vehicle, boat, or other object along behind another vehicle by means of a rope, chain, or tow bar.


SIMPLE

The truck towed the broken car to the garage.

CONTEXTUAL

After the engine failed in the middle of the lake, our boat was towed back to the harbor by a passing fisherman.

COMPLEX

The illegally parked sedan was towed away by city authorities within minutes of the owner leaving, resulting in a heavy fine and a trip to the impound lot.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in the passive voice when describing vehicles being moved by authorities.

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