n.
Function: noun
Date: 1600
1 : a rope or chain for towing
2 a : the act or an instance of towing b : the fact or state of being towed
3 a : something towed (as a boat or car) b : a group of barges lashed together and usually pushed
4 a : something (as a tugboat) that tows b : SKI TOW
– in tow
1 : under guidance or protection <taken in tow by a friendly native>
2 : accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party <not easy shopping with kids in tow >