tow bar

or towbar

noun

1. a metal bar for attaching a vehicle to a load to be towed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tow bar¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

He disconnected the tow bar and the two officers climbed out into the cold night air.

From Project Gutenberg

A tow-bar extruded from the back of the police vehicle and a magnaclamp locked onto the front end of the teenager's car.

From Project Gutenberg