towline

tow·line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [toh-lahyn]
- /ˈtoʊˌlaɪn/
- /ˈtəʊ.laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-lahyn]
- /ˈtoʊˌlaɪn/

Definitions of towline word

noun towline a line, hawser, or the like, by which anything is or may be towed. 1
noun towline rope for pulling sth along 1
noun towline a rope, chain, etc. used for towing 0

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Origin of towline

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; tow1 + line1; compare Old English tohlīne (see tow3)

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Parts of speech for Towline

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Towline

towline popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

towline usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for towline

noun towline

cable — A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
hawser — a heavy rope for mooring or towing.

All 2 Synonyms of towline