Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

towline

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
tow-line
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A line (e.g., manila rope, wire rope, woven polymer strap) used for towing a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicle, marine vessel).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From tow + line.

Inflected Forms

towlines (plural)

Phrases

towing bitt tow truck tow the line

Frequently Paired Words

towing bitt tow truck towtruck tow the line bitt bollard mooring line hawser

Synonyms

towrope towing line towing rope

Questions

What does towline mean?
A line (e.g., manila rope, wire rope, woven polymer strap) used for towing a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicle, marine vessel).
Where does towline come from?
From tow + line.

How to pronounce towline

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