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TOWING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word towing. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word towing. (close relations)
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carting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it

conveying
verbv
noun

• act of transferring property title from one person to another

dragging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

drawing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

• a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines

• the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams

• players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

• act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

hauling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of transporting goods by truck

heaving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

pulling
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

lugging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast

• ancient Celtic god

• a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something

• marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

verb

• carry with difficulty

• obstruct

schlepping
verbv
noun

• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

• a tedious or difficult journey

verb

• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance

toting
verbv
noun

• a capacious bag or basket

verb

• carry with difficulty

trawling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)

• a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths

verb

• fish with trawlers

towage
nounn
noun

• the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

Best Hypernyms For TOWING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for towing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
draw haul haulage schlep shlep
Phrases (1)
pull along

Alternatives for CARTING

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