tow — to pull a vehicle or boat using a rope or chain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pull a vehicle or boat using a rope or chain
Pronunciation (IPA): /toʊ/
Korean meaning: (밧줄이나 체인으로) 끌다, 견인하다
Korean pronunciation: **토**
Example Sentences
- My dad's car broke down, so we had to tow it with our pickup truck like a lazy dog on a leash.
- The yacht club offers towing services for boats in distress.
- She arrived at the party with three kids in tow, looking like a mother duck with her ducklings.
tow
VERB//toʊ//
to pull a vehicle or boat using a rope or chain
A tow truck operator pulls the broken sedan with heavy chains
Tow me safely as you row, I'll take a grateful bow!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'togian'(끌다)에서 유래. 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 발전했으며, 배나 수레를 끄는 기본적인 행위를 나타내는 단어로 수천 년간 사용되어 왔다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's car broke down, so we had to tow it with our pickup truck like a lazy dog on a leash.”
“The yacht club offers towing services for boats in distress.”
“She arrived at the party with three kids in tow, looking like a mother duck with her ducklings.”
“The ship was able to tow the damaged vessel to safety.”
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