towline en · NOUN
Etymology
From tow + line.
Meanings
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A line (e.g., manila rope, wire rope, woven polymer strap) used for towing a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicle, marine vessel).
Near-synonym: towrope
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| towlines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hypernyms
Relateds
towtruck · towing bitt · tow truck · tow the line · bitt · bollard
Synonyms
Translations (16)
la remulcum (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · de Abschleppseil (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · ru букси́р (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · pl linka holownicza (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · az yedək (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · cy llinell dynnu (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · ru буксиро́вочный трос (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · taa tr'itl'uɬ (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · bg буксирно въже (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · nl sleeptouw (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · fr touline (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · nl sleepkabel (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · fa سیم بکسل (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · he חֶבֶל גְּרִירָה (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · fi hinausköysi (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle) · sv bogserlina (A line or rope used for towing a vehicle)