Phrase guide

in tow

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

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Meaning 2

Following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, usually

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hebrew: נִגְרָר (nigrār) — (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope
  • Russian: на букси́ре (na buksíre) — (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope
  • Spanish: a remolque — (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope
  • Swedish: på släp — (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope
  • Hungarian: vele — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: a nyomában — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: kíséretében — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: felügyelete alatt — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: irányítása alatt — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: rábízott — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Hungarian: rábízva — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled
  • Swedish: i släptåg — (usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled