Line used for pulling vehicles (7)

I believe the answer is:

towrope

(Other definitions for towrope that I've seen before include "This may be used by a recovery vehicle" , "AA might assist with this" , "Cable used after breakdowns" , "What may pull broken-down vehicle" , "Pulling cable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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