tow bar

noun

: a metal bar on the back of a vehicle that is used for towing something (such as a vehicle or trailer)

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The only extras that will increase the sticker price are the rather nice panoramic sunroof (£1,000 / $$1,350) and tow bar (£600 / $800). James Morris, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026 At camp, the Booba lid folds forward, supported from below by deployable legs attached to the tow bar. New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Tow bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tow%20bar. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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