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
Wolfe[wulf]
ÉDouarde-DWAHRFrench
HÈCtor-Catalan
Yvo-German, Dutch
MarmadukeMAHR-mə-dookEnglish (British, Rare)
Vladislavavlah-dee-SLAH-vah (Russian)Russian, Czech