different between bowline vs towline

bowline

English

Etymology

From Middle English bouline, bawelyne.

Noun

bowline (plural bowlines)

  1. (nautical) a knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope; it will not slip or jam

Related terms

  • bowline bridle
  • running bowline
  • on a bowline

Translations

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towline

English

Etymology

tow +? line

Noun

towline (plural towlines)

  1. A line or rope used for towing a vehicle.

Synonyms

  • towrope

Translations

Anagrams

  • two-line

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