towline n 1: (nautical) a rope used in towing [syn: {towline}, {towrope}, {towing line}, {towing rope}]
Towline \Tow"line`\, n. [AS. tohline. See {Tow}, v. t., and {Line}. ] (Naut.) A line used to tow vessels; a towrope. [1913 Webster]