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A rope used to pull, draw, or tow anything; a strap, thong, rein (quot. 1387).
In various specific or contextual uses (Scottish or English dialect): e.g.
a bar used in towing; spec. the bar by means of which a trailer, caravan, etc., is attached to the vehicle that tows it.