Synonyms for

Towing

Verb / ˈtəʊɪŋ / Another word for towing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Towing is the act of pulling a vehicle or other object using a rope, chain, or other device.

Synonyms & similar words

tow hauling dragging pulling transporting trailing carrying moving shifting relocating delivering carting lugging toting heaving fetching yanking tugging drawing conveying winching

Synonyms by register

Formal

hauling transporting conveying

Informal

pulling along dragging tugging

Literary

drawing ferrying

Antonyms

pushing pulling releasing freeing letting go

Common collocations

  • towing company
  • towing service
  • towing capacity
  • towing truck
  • towing a vehicle
  • towing a boat
  • towing charges

Word family

noun tow
verb tow
adjective towable

Usage note

Towing refers specifically to pulling a disabled or unpowered vehicle or object. It is often used in the context of vehicles being taken to a repair shop or impound lot.

Example sentences

  1. The tow truck is towing a broken-down car.
  2. We need to tow the boat to the lake.
  3. The police towed the illegally parked car.
  4. The truck is towing a trailer full of furniture.
  5. The horse is towing a carriage.

Quotes

  • When life gives you lemons, tow a boat.
  • I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right. Now, who's going to tow me out of this mudhole?
  • A car is useless in New York, essential everywhere else. The same with good manners.

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