towline

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
towline
    n 1: (nautical) a rope used in towing [syn: {towline},
         {towrope}, {towing line}, {towing rope}]
    
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Towline \Tow"line`\, n. [AS. tohline. See {Tow}, v. t., and
   {Line}. ] (Naut.)
   A line used to tow vessels; a towrope.
   [1913 Webster]
    

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