tow-startv. (transitive) to tow (a motor vehicle) in order to start the engine.
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society > travel > transport > transport or conveyance in a vehicle > driving or operating a vehicle > drive a vehicle [verb (transitive)] > drive a motor vehicle > start in specific manner
swing1927
push-start1957
bump-start1967
tow-start1976
1976 A. SchroederShaking it Rough i. 4 We passed a trio of youths trying to tow-start an old Chevrolet.