English

Noun

towrope ‎(plural towropes)

1. A rope or cable used for towing heavy objects.
   • 2004, Mary Firestone, Extreme Waterskiing Moves, ISBN 0736821554, page 22:

     During these tricks, skiers rotate over the towrope with both feet.

   • 2009, David Alexander, Why Don't Jumbo Jets Flap Their Wings?, ISBN 0813548616, page 127:

     A ground crew person stretches the towrope down the runway, with the winch at one end and the sailplane at the other.

Synonyms

• towline

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