towline

• Corde ou câble utilisé pour remorquer un bateau ou un véhicule, notamment en contexte maritime.

A rope or line used for towing, especially in nautical contexts.

1. Towing ropeB2formal

   A strong rope or cable used for pulling a vehicle, boat, or other object.

   Câble de remorquage

   • The sailor secured the towline to the tugboat.
   • They used a heavy towline to pull the broken-down car.
   • The towline snapped under the strain of the heavy load.

   Synonymestowing line