towline
/ˈtoʊˌlaɪn/
noun
- 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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