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tow: I. noun II. transitive verb
tow truck: noun

I . tow [toʊ, Brit təʊ] N

tow

guincho m

tow

reboque m

to give sb a tow

rebocar alguém

to have sb in tow fig

andar com alguém a reboque

II . tow [toʊ, Brit təʊ] VB trans

tow

tow

tow truck N Am

tow truck

guincho m

Usage examples with tow

to give sb a tow

rebocar alguém

to have sb in tow fig

andar com alguém a reboque

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Each man was given a car, affectionately called a milk wagon, a tow chain, a first aid kit, and a gallon of gasoline. en.wikipedia.org

The person gets away in a tow truck. en.wikipedia.org

He is then freed by a passing tow truck, but crashes through the wall above the tunnel and is then hit by another truck. en.wikipedia.org

In 1870 paddle tugs were being used to tow luggers and smacks to sea. en.wikipedia.org

For example, a display in a tow truck may give a textual location for a call and any related details. en.wikipedia.org

Eli and the service station attendant find her and take her to the tow truck. en.wikipedia.org

Meanwhile, the tow-off boat operator keeps the longliner from drifting in on the seine. www.thepacket.ca

Now, tow in surfboards use foot holds (like those found on windsurfs) rather than leashes to provide some security to the surfer. en.wikipedia.org

But in many cases, throwing family parties means at least a few of your friends and relatives will arrive with an overnight bag in tow. www.earth911.com

Since the only connection between the asphalt paver and the screed is the tow arm, the screed can float vertically relative to the paver. en.wikipedia.org

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