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
Funanya-Western African, Igbo
ChÍ-Vietnamese
SorleySAWR-leeScottish, Irish
Normand['nɔ:mənd]
Daniel['dænjəl]
Lindita-Albanian