towline (Meaning)
Wordnet
towline (n)
(nautical) a rope used in towing
Webster
towline (v. t.)
A line used to tow vessels; a towrope.
Synonyms & Antonyms of towline
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towline Sentence Examples
- The towline snapped under the immense weight of the disabled vehicle.
- The skilled driver maneuvered their truck with precision, carefully using the towline to pull the stranded car to safety.
- The towline stretched taut as the winch slowly dragged the boat onto the trailer.
- The firefighters used a towline to anchor the pump to the back of their truck for stability during the operation.
- The skiers attached their towline to the cable, sending them gliding effortlessly across the slopes.
- The divers attached a towline to the sunken ship to facilitate its recovery from the depths.
- The towline was a vital lifeline, connecting the stranded climbers to their rescuers above.
- The aircraft's towline tangled in the landing gear, preventing a successful touchdown.
- The towline creaked and groaned as the heavy equipment was slowly hoisted into position.
- The towline was severed by a sharp rock, leaving the team stranded in the wilderness.
FAQs About the word towline
(nautical) a rope used in towingA line used to tow vessels; a towrope.
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The towline snapped under the immense weight of the disabled vehicle.
The skilled driver maneuvered their truck with precision, carefully using the towline to pull the stranded car to safety.
The towline stretched taut as the winch slowly dragged the boat onto the trailer.
The firefighters used a towline to anchor the pump to the back of their truck for stability during the operation.
