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Ran off with sparkling wine, perhaps towing it away (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

caravan

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'it away' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for caravan that I've seen before include "Group of desert travellers" , "Camel train" , "Mobile home" , "Desert convoy" , "Group of desert voyagers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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