Definition of "towline" [tow•line]

• A line used in towing a vessel or vehicle. (noun)

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• "Contact was established with the boat and an offer of a towline was accepted."
• "We were drifting in darkness in the ocean when we were offered a towline."
• "They were unhooking the towline when Angel received a transmission from Brother Cyrus."