Definition of towing

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Towing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of To.

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Laureate :: Laureate (v. i.) To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at the English universities..
Bestowal :: Bestowal (n.) The act of bestowing; disposal.
Warp :: Warp (v.) A rope used in hauling or moving a vessel, usually with one end attached to an anchor, a post, or other fixed object; a towing line; a warping hawser..
Rummage :: Rummage (n.) A place or room for the stowage of cargo in a ship; also, the act of stowing cargo; the pulling and moving about of packages incident to close stowage; -- formerly written romage..
Track-road :: Track-road (n.) A towing path.
Lastage :: Lastage (n.) Room for stowing goods, as in a ship..
Tow :: Tow (v. t.) The act of towing, or the state of being towed; --chiefly used in the phrase, to take in tow, that is to tow..
Stowage :: Stowage (n.) The act or method of stowing; as, the stowage of provisions in a vessel..
Bestowing :: Bestowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Besto.
Kotowing :: Kotowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Koto.
Chock :: Chock (n.) A heavy casting of metal, usually fixed near the gunwale. It has two short horn-shaped arms curving inward, between which ropes or hawsers may pass for towing, mooring, etc..
Netting :: Netting (n.) A network of ropes used for various purposes, as for holding the hammocks when not in use, also for stowing sails, and for hoisting from the gunwale to the rigging to hinder an enemy from boarding..
Eulogical :: Eulogical (a.) Bestowing praise of eulogy; commendatory; eulogistic.
Gobbing :: Gobbing (n.) The process of packing with waste rock; stowing.
Gracious :: Gracious (a.) Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love,. or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as, his most gracious majesty..
Collation :: Collation (v. t.) The act of conferring or bestowing.
Bounty :: Bounty (n.) Liberality in bestowing gifts or favors; gracious or liberal giving; generosity; munificence.
Towrope :: Towrope (n.) A rope used in towing vessels.
Liberal :: Liberal (a.) Bestowing in a large and noble way, as a freeman; generous; bounteous; open-handed; as, a liberal giver..
Gift :: Gift (v. t.) The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing; as, the office is in the gift of the President..
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