towrope

[ toh-rohp ]

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

Origin of towrope

1
First recorded in 1735–45; tow1 + rope

Words Nearby towrope

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How to use towrope in a sentence

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

    The houseboat book | William F. Waugh
  • 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.

    An Australian in China | George Ernest Morrison
  • When a rapid intervenes they strain like bondmen at the towrope; the line creaks under the enormous tension but holds fast.

    An Australian in China | George Ernest Morrison
  • While attempting to tow her off the next day, the towrope got foul of a rock and was cut.

British Dictionary definitions for towrope

towrope

/ (ˈtəʊˌrəʊp) /


noun
  1. a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel: Also called: towline

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