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towrope

[ toh-rohp ]

noun

  1. a rope or hawser used in towing tow boats.


towrope

/ ˈtəʊˌrəʊp /

noun

  1. a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel Also calledtowline
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of towrope1

First recorded in 1735–45; tow 1 + rope
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Example Sentences

Twice yesterday the launch propeller fouled the towrope, once requiring the knife to relieve it.

Uncle Tad got the towrope out from a box, or locker, as Mr. Brown called it.

But, when we agreed to their terms, they laid hold of the towrope and hauled us through in a moment.

When a rapid intervenes they strain like bondmen at the towrope; the line creaks under the enormous tension but holds fast.

While attempting to tow her off the next day, the towrope got foul of a rock and was cut.

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