Vedamise

Vedamise is the act of pulling or towing an object, typically over a distance. The term is Estonian and derives from vedama, meaning to pull or drag. Vedamine describes the process of towing, and vedamise is the form used within noun phrases to refer to a towing operation or the act itself. The concept covers road transport, maritime towage, and industrial dragging of loads.

In road transport, vedamine refers to moving a vehicle or equipment by pulling with a tow bar, tow rope, or tow truck. Equipment includes a tow hitch or coupling, safety chains, and braking or lighting connections. Towing operations are typically regulated and require appropriate safety measures to prevent accidents or damage.

In maritime contexts, vedamine denotes towage by vessels such as tugboats, using lines, hawsers, and winches. Towage can occur in harbors, offshore, or for salvage, and it requires coordination and compliance with maritime rules.

In industrial settings, vedamine covers dragging or pulling heavy loads with winches, cables, conveyors, or cranes. It is used in construction, mining, and material handling where controlled towing is essential for safety and efficiency.

The word vedamise is common in Estonian dictionaries, safety manuals, and technical documents, where it is used as a neutral term for towing operations.