aerotow
/ˌɛərəˈtoʊ/Definitions
1. noun
the act or process of towing an aircraft from the ground using a rope or cable, typically by another aircraft.
“The aerotow team assisted in launching the glider from the mountain.”
2. verb
to tow an aircraft from the ground using a rope or cable, typically by another aircraft.
“The pilot aerotowed the glider to the launch site.”