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towline † 
n. a strong line or rope used in tracking (def. 1).
See also: tracking (def. 1) tracking line
- 1796 (1911) They used great exertion in poling and drawing with a tow line and pushing the boat. . . .
- 1958 By October these had reached the Copper River and were engaged in an upstream struggle with poling-boat and towline.
- 1796 (1911) They used great exertion in poling and drawing with a tow line and pushing the boat. . . .