towrope

[ toh-rohp ]

/ ˈtoʊˌroʊp /

noun

a rope or hawser used in towing boats.

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Origin of towrope

First recorded in 1735–45; tow¹ + rope

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Examples from the Web for towrope

While attempting to tow her off the next day, the towrope got foul of a rock and was cut.
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves|W.H.G. Kingston
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
The difficulty was to secure the towrope, while there was no time to be lost if the brig was to be saved.
The Three Lieutenants|W.H.G. Kingston

Very gallant escorts use a towrope when accompanying a lady on a wheeling spin.
Social Life|Maud C. Cooke

British Dictionary definitions for towrope

towrope

/ (ˈtəʊˌrəʊp) /

noun

a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vesselAlso called: towline

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