Towing Line (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) a rope used in towing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The towing line was carefully secured to the bow of the disabled vessel to begin the slow journey back to shore.
- A sturdy towing line was needed to pull the large cargo ship through the narrow canal.
- The captain carefully monitored the towing line as it strained under the weight of the struggling ship.
- The crew worked quickly to attach the towing line to the stranded yacht before the storm worsened.
- A length of heavy-duty rope was used as a towing line to pull the damaged boat back to the marina.