towline

/ˈtoʊˌlaɪn/
noun
  1. A rope, cable, or chain used to pull a vehicle or object, such as a car, boat, or trailer.
    • The driver attached a towline to the broken-down car to pull it to the garage.
    • Sailors secured the towline between the tugboat and the large ship.
    • We used a strong towline to haul the trailer out of the muddy ditch.
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