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aerotow

American  
[air-uh-toh] / ˈɛər əˌtoʊ /

verb (used with object)

  1. to tow (an aircraft) through the air.

noun

  1. the act of aerotowing.

Etymology

Origin of aerotow

aero- + tow 1

Example Sentences

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Glider club members assisting with the launch had signalled that the take-off should be aborted but the message did not reach the aerotow tug pilot, a report said.

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