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lowrie towe

nounsea

stout towing rope with a hook

A stout rope or towing line fitted with a hook or snatch used for hauling or towing heavy gear, especially in a maritime context.

Example in use

“Pit the lowrie towe roond the skiff.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LOH-ree TOW/

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Origin & context

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