towrope
nounUK /ˈtəʊ.rəʊp/
US /ˈtoʊ.roʊp/
A strong rope used to pull something along.
The truck used a towrope to pull the stuck car out of the mud.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rope used to tow a water skier behind a boat.
She gripped the towrope tightly as the boat sped across the lake.
3. A rope connecting a glider to the plane that pulls it into the air.
The glider pilot released the towrope once they caught the rising air.
4. A rope used to pull a vehicle that cannot move on its own.
The mechanic attached a towrope to the broken-down van.