tow-rope
tow-rope — noun
1. a strong rope, cable, or chain that connects one vehicle or boat to another so t
a strong rope, cable, or chain that connects one vehicle or boat to another so the first can pull the second along
Gita tied the tow-rope to the front of her car before helping the stranded motorist.
tie + tow-rope + to [vehicle] for towing
The old truck used a strong tow-rope to pull the broken tractor from the mud.
Caio checked the tow-rope for signs of wear before attaching it to his friend's van.
A snapped tow-rope whipped back and damaged the side of the towing vehicle.
The driver fastened the tow-rope securely to both bumpers before starting the trip.
- tow line
a general term for any rope or cable used in towing; less specific than tow-rope about the material
- tow cable
specifically a metal cable rather than a rope; often stronger and used for heavier vehicles
- tow chain
a chain rather than a rope; used for very heavy loads such as trucks or farm machinery