Word Verb
towing
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtoʊɪŋ/ UK /tˈəʊɪŋ/ tow·ing
Definition
v.pulling a vehicle or boat behind another vehicle using a rope or a chain.
v.pulling a vehicle, boat, or trailer behind another vehicle by means of a tow bar, rope, or chain. Present participle of 'tow'.
Examples
“The truck is towing the broken car to the garage.”
“We spent the afternoon towing the boat to the lake so we could go fishing at sunrise.”
“The heavy-duty pickup was capable of towing a fully loaded horse trailer across the mountain pass without any noticeable loss of power.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the vehicle or object being pulled.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated