towing noun.
['tǝʊɪŋ] LME.[from TOW verb1 + -ING1.]The action or process of
TOW verb1;
spec. the drawing of a fine net behind a boat to capture marine zoological specimens; in
pl., the proceeds of this, the specimens captured.
Comb.:
towing hook: to which a towline is fastened;
towing light: to indicate that a vessel is towing or being towed;
towing line =
tow-line s.v.
TOW verb1 & noun3;
towing net =
tow-net s.v.
TOW verb1 & noun3;
towing path =
towpath s.v.
TOW verb1 & noun3;
towing rope =
tow rope s.v.
TOW verb1 & noun3.
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