Towline (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) a rope used in towing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tugboat expertly maneuvered the towline to secure the damaged vessel in place.
- As the storm subsided, the crew carefully inspected the towline for any signs of damage.
- The captain ordered the crew to cast off the towline and let the smaller boat drift away.
- A team of divers was sent to inspect the towline that had become tangled in the ship's propeller.
- The salvage team carefully attached the towline to the sunken ship's hull before attempting to lift it.