Wiktionary
a. 1 (context of a vehicle, conveyance, etc. English) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope. 2 (context figuratively usually of persons English) follow or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled. adv. 1 (context of a vehicle, conveyance, etc. English) In a manner involving being pulled by means of an attached line. 2 (context figuratively usually of persons English) In a manner of movement characterized by following another and being under the direction of that other, as if attached by a line and being pulled.
Usage examples of "in tow".
The Yatol said nothing as he walked with Pagonel in tow through the arching corridors of Chom Deiru, past the great artworks of the Chezru religion, the tile mosaics along the wall depicting the great struggles within the Behrenese church and culture.
The eye contact was undeniable and the woman, apparently believing some explanation was required, came over with the boy in tow to where Decker sat.
Then she remembered how Sheriff Virgil Bodine, with sixteen-year-old Morgan in tow had arrived, and added his tears to hers.
Her mother arrived then with Hank in tow, the dark-haired man glowering at Sarah as if this was all her fault.
Crowded by his brothers with Dakar leashed in tow, Bransian plunged into the pit black cavern of the dungeon.
When Alex returned, leading a group of soldiers with the dull-eyed Father Christmas in tow, he could not make Thomas leave his orange ceramic cube.