towing

UK
/ˈtəʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtoʊ.ɪŋ/
towingnoun
Translations
The towing of illegally parked vehicles is common in the city.
Эвакуация неправильно припаркованных автомобилей является обычным делом в городе.
The towing of the car was necessary after the breakdown.
Буксировка автомобиля была необходима после поломки.
Definitions
The act of pulling a vehicle or boat along behind another vehicle, typically using a rope or chain.
The towing of the broken-down car was completed by the roadside assistance team.
A service or business that provides the act of pulling vehicles, often for a fee.
We had to call a towing service when our car broke down on the highway.
towinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtəʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtoʊ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe capacity, package, etc.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for pulling another vehicle, boat, or object behind.
The truck's towing capacity exceeds 10,000 pounds.
towverb

towing

Gerund

towed
Past Simple
towed
Past Participle
towing
Gerund
UK
/təʊ/
US
/toʊ/
Translations
The truck was used to tow the broken car to the repair shop.
Грузовик использовался, чтобы буксировать сломанную машину в ремонтную мастерскую.
Additional translations
Definitions
To pull or haul a vehicle or boat using a rope, chain, or tow bar.
The truck was used to tow the broken-down car to the nearest garage.
Synonyms
townoun
Definitions
The act of pulling a vehicle or boat along behind another vehicle, typically using a rope or chain.
The car broke down on the highway, so they had to call for a tow.
A rope or chain used for towing a vehicle or boat.
The tow snapped under the strain of the heavy load.
A vehicle or boat that is used to tow other vehicles or boats.
The tow arrived quickly to help move the stranded car.
Short broken fibres of flax, hemp, jute, or similar material prepared for spinning.
The mill processed the flax tow into coarse yarn.
towadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for towing.
He secured the car with a tow strap before driving off.