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