TOWROPE

towline, towrope, towing line, towing rope

(noun) (nautical) a rope used in towing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

towrope (plural towropes)

A rope or cable used for towing heavy objects.

Synonyms

• towline

Source: Wiktionary


Tow"rope`, n.

Definition: A rope used in towing vessels.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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