What is the meaning of TOWING. Phrases containing TOWING
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Large rope used for mooring or towing a vessel. Derived from the olde English word "halter" which means "rope for the neck".
The operation of drawing a vessel forward by means of long lines.
usually the "deck apes" and small box coxswains. The Aviation Boatswain's Mates were usually the guys who took care of towing the birds around the ramp area or flight decks and who made sure they were secured to the 'ground' when the weather went to pot.
A boat that helps to maneuver other vessels by pushing or towing them.
Tow Exercise. Practicing the evolution of towing another ship.
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p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tow
v.
The act of towing.
n.
A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
n.
The act of tracking, or towing, as a boat; towage.
v. t.
The act of towing, or the state of being towed; --chiefly used in the phrase, to take in tow, that is to tow.
n.
Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as the drawing of a carriage by men or horses, the towing of a boat by a tug.
n.
A path traveled by men or animals in towing boats; -- called also towing path.
v.
A rope used in hauling or moving a vessel, usually with one end attached to an anchor, a post, or other fixed object; a towing line; a warping hawser.
n.
A rope used in towing vessels.
n.
A rope or chain for towing a boat; also, a cord; a string.
v.
The price paid for towing.
n.
A heavy casting of metal, usually fixed near the gunwale. It has two short horn-shaped arms curving inward, between which ropes or hawsers may pass for towing, mooring, etc.
n.
A towing path.
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