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towline Definition

tow·line (līn′)

noun

a rope, chain, etc. used for towing

towline Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • attach: Lifeboat arrived on scene at 10.56 to find local vessel Margareta with towline attached to the casualty.
  • release: Our plan was to climb to just below 4,000 ft and then release the towline.

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