take (something) in tow



take (something) in tow

To pull or drag something. Originally a nautical phrase used to describe the action of a ship towing something. They'll take the plane in tow and bring it back to the hangar.
See also: take, tow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jeanettezha-NET (French), jə-NET (English), shah-NET (Swedish)French, English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch
EduardE-doo-ahrt (German)German, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, Dutch, Estonian, Romanian, Georgian, Armenian
Absolonab-so-LAWNFrench
Vester-Danish
AlfredAL-frəd (English), al-FRED (French), AHL-fret (German, Polish), AHL-frət (Dutch)English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Dutch
JosephJO-səf (English), zho-ZEF (French), YO-zef (German)English, French, German, Biblical