towrope
/toh-rohp/US // ˈtoʊˌroʊp //UK // (ˈtəʊˌrəʊp) //
牵引绳,牵线搭桥,牵线,拖把
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a rope or hawser used in towing boats.
Examples
Twice yesterday the launch propeller fouled the towrope, once requiring the knife to relieve it.
Uncle Tad got the towrope out from a box, or locker, as Mr. Brown called it.
But, when we agreed to their terms, they laid hold of the towrope and hauled us through in a moment.
When a rapid intervenes they strain like bondmen at the towrope; the line creaks under the enormous tension but holds fast.
While attempting to tow her off the next day, the towrope got foul of a rock and was cut.
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