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towline

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A line (e.g., manila rope, wire rope, woven polymer strap) used for towing a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicle, marine vessel).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: towrope

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: towrope

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: line, equipment

2

noun

Meaning 2

(nautical) a rope used in towing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: towrope, towing line, towing rope

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: line

History

Etymology

From tow + line.

Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: yedək — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Bulgarian: буксирно въже (buksirno vǎže) — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Dutch: sleepkabel — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Dutch: sleeptouw — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Finnish: hinausköysi — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • French: touline — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • German: Abschleppseil — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Hebrew: חֶבֶל גְּרִירָה (khevel grira) — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Latin: remulcum — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Lower Tanana: tr'itl'uɬ — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Persian: سیم بکسل — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Polish: linka holownicza — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Russian: букси́р (buksír) — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Russian: буксиро́вочный трос (buksiróvočnyj tros) — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Swedish: bogserlina — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle
  • Welsh: llinell dynnu — A line or rope used for towing a vehicle