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towrope
/ ˈtəʊˌrəʊp /
noun
- a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel Also calledtowline
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Twice yesterday the launch propeller fouled the towrope, once requiring the knife to relieve it.
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Uncle Tad got the towrope out from a box, or locker, as Mr. Brown called it.
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But, when we agreed to their terms, they laid hold of the towrope and hauled us through in a moment.
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When a rapid intervenes they strain like bondmen at the towrope; the line creaks under the enormous tension but holds fast.
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While attempting to tow her off the next day, the towrope got foul of a rock and was cut.
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