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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- 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.