1. a strong rope or cable used for pulling or towing something, especially a vehicle or boat

Examples

• The mechanic attached a towrope to pull the broken car to the garage.
• We kept a towrope in the trunk in case of emergencies.
• The boat captain threw us a towrope when our engine failed.
• Make sure the towrope is securely fastened before attempting to tow.
• The heavy-duty towrope snapped under the weight of the truck.
• Skiers held onto the towrope as it pulled them up the slope.