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tow in German

tow in German is Werg, Hede, Abschleppen — tow means to pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.

tow in German

Werg
noun
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.
Hede
noun
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.
Abschleppen
noun
The act of towing and the condition of being towed.
Schleppen
noun
The act of towing and the condition of being towed.
Schlepper
noun
Something, such as a tugboat, that tows.
Seil
noun
A rope or cable used in towing.
Schlepptau
noun
A rope or cable used in towing.
Tau
noun
A rope or cable used in towing.
abschleppen
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
ziehen
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
schleppen
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
treideln
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.

What does "tow" mean?

  1. verb To pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.
    "The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage."
  2. noun The act of towing, or a vehicle being towed.
    "The boat needed a tow back to the harbor."

tow in a sentence

  • The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage.
  • The boat needed a tow back to the harbor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tow" in German?

"tow" in German is Werg, Hede, Abschleppen. tow means: To pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.

How do you use "tow" in a sentence?

Example: "The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage." In German, "tow" is Werg, Hede, Abschleppen.

Are there other ways to say "tow" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "tow": Werg, Hede, Abschleppen, Schleppen, Schlepper, Seil.

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