Meaning of the word hawser in English

What does hawser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hawser

US /ˈhɑː.zɚ/
UK /ˈhɔː.zər/

Noun

a thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship

Example:
The crew secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
The tugboat pulled the large vessel using a strong hawser.