rope tow

noun
1.
Origin
1960-65
Examples from the web for rope tow
  • In winter, a rope tow pulled skiers to the hilltop near the glider launch.
  • Scarves should not be worn because they can become tangled or caught in a rope tow or chair lift and cause choking.
  • There was a rope tow nearby and it was a popular place to ski, as the hill was not too steep.
  • The underside of the buoy was abraded and cracked, probably by a wire rope tow line or tie up line.