remolcar

Senses

1. 1.

   to tow

   to pull or drag a vehicle, vessel, or object along using a rope, chain, or similar connection

2. 2.

   to haul

   to transport or move something by dragging or pulling, especially in maritime contexts

Examples

• "El barco remolcó la barcaza hasta el puerto."

  The boat towed the barge to the port.

• "Tuvieron que remolcar el coche accidentado desde la carretera."

  They had to tow the damaged car away from the road.

• "El remolcador remolca buques grandes con facilidad."

  The tugboat tows large ships with ease.

Usage

Remolcar is a transitive verb commonly used in maritime, automotive, and general transportation contexts. It typically requires a direct object (what is being towed). The related noun remolcador refers to a tugboat or towing vehicle, and remolque means both the act of towing and a trailer or towed object.