Towline

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A line used in towing a vessel or vehicle.
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  • n. A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A line used to tow vessels; a towrope.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A hawser used for towing vessels. Also towing-rope.
  • n. In whaling, the long line which is attached to the toggle-iron or harpoon, and by means of which the whale is made fast to the boat, and may tow it. Also tow-rope.
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  • n. (nautical) a rope used in towing
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    line   
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    towrope   
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