tow
verb (used with object)
to pull or haul (a car, barge, trailer, etc.) by a rope, chain, or other device.
had towed
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past perfectof tow.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Nine fishermen then got into a dinghy - a small boat they had towed along - loaded it with rice and other provisions and headed towards the island, Mr Davis said.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2023
News4 reported that D.C.’s Department of Public Works had towed Ms. Hekhuis’ vehicle from its original spot on Calvert Street NW since it was along the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon route.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
Police said they also had towed 21 vehicles.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2022
Frank Poblocki was demoted after he sat in a parking lot outside the business of a person whose car he had towed and waited for an apology.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2018
Them two boys, Marcy and Jack, had towed her through the inlet with their skiff and were just about to get aboard again and make sail, when I run on to 'em in the dark.
From Marcy The Refugee by Harry Castlemon
