aerotow
|aero-tow|
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/ˈɛroʊˌtoʊ/
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/ˈeərəʊˌtəʊ/
towing in the air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotow' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'tow' meaning 'to pull or drag'.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'tow' from Old English 'tōwan' meaning 'to pull'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull through the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of towing a glider or other aircraft using another powered aircraft.
The aerotow was smooth, and the glider released at the perfect altitude.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 23:36