in tow

of a vehicle usually figuratively of persons

(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.

Japanese Meaning

牽引されている状態、あるいは牽引によって運ばれている、引っ張られている様子を表す。

The old fishing boat came into the harbor in tow behind a larger trawler.

古い漁船はより大きなトロール船に牽引されて港に入った。

Sense（1）

(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.

Sense（2）