Tow

(Judg. 16:9). See FLAX.

TOW the coarse part of flax. Jud 16:9. See Flax.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The coarse and broken part of flax or hemp, separated from the finer part by the hatchel or swingle.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A rope by which anything is towed; a towline, or towrope.

2. The act of towing, or the state of being towed;-chiefly used in the phrase, to take in tow, that is to tow.

3. That which is towed, or drawn by a towline, as a barge, raft, collection of boats, ect.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To draw or pull through the water, as a vessel of any kind, by means of a rope.