tow line

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

a rope or cable for towing, often used as one word 'towline'

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Examples (10)

  • The disabled vessel required a new, heavy-duty tow line to be brought safely to port.
  • Always ensure the towline is properly secured to both vehicles before commencing the pull.
  • During the storm, the yacht's tow line snapped, leaving it adrift.
  • He carefully checked the towline for any fraying or weakness before attaching it.
  • Fishermen often use a robust tow line to pull their nets back to the boat.
  • The emergency kit should always include a strong towline for unforeseen circumstances.
  • Could you fetch the spare tow line from the storage compartment, please?
  • The tugboat prepared its main towline to guide the large cargo ship through the narrow channel.
  • Without a proper tow line, rescuing the stranded vehicle would have been impossible.
  • The old towline finally gave out after years of heavy use, necessitating a replacement.