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tow bar

or tow·bar

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

Origin of tow bar

First recorded in 1955–60
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British Dictionary definitions for towbar

towbar

noun
  1. a rigid metal bar or frame used for towing vehiclesCompare towrope, towline
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