tow car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tow car
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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However, Garageman Murray's tow car would never again be the same.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Las Vegas, N.Mex., a tow car pulled in a wrecked convertible with a "Be Careful" highway marker wedged tight between the hood and the engine.
From Time Magazine Archive
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