tow ropes
Skier's boat connection
Tow ropes are strong cords or cables used to pull vehicles, boats, or other heavy objects.
A tow rope connects a disabled car to one that can pull it, or attaches a water skier to a boat.
The rope must be sturdy enough to handle significant tension without snapping.
We keep a tow rope in the trunk for emergencies.
In recreational contexts, tow ropes are standard equipment for tubing, wakeboarding, and similar water sports.
- tuggingPulling with short jerks
- dead weightInert, burdensome mass
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- bindingsThings that secure together
- rope burnFriction injury from cord
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- action sports featuresramps, half-pipes, rails, kickers, jumps
- towed watersportswater skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing
- tugboat servicestugboats, tugs, tug boats, towage, berthing
tow ropeswheel chocks
Wedges preventing vehicle movement
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