TOWLINE

towline, towrope, towing line, towing rope

(noun) (nautical) a rope used in towing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

towline (plural towlines)

A line or rope used for towing a vehicle.

Synonyms

• towrope

Anagrams

• two-line

Source: Wiktionary


Tow"line`, n. Etym: [AS. tohline. See Tow, v. t., and Line. ] (Naut.)

Definition: A line used to tow vessels; a towrope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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