Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hawser
noun
/ˈhɔː.zər/
Definition
A thick rope or cable used for towing or securing a ship.
Examples
- The crew used a hawser to secure the ship to the dock.
- During the storm, they had to rely on a sturdy hawser to keep the vessel from drifting away.
- They attached the tow hawser to pull the disabled boat back to shore.
Meaning
Hawser refers to a heavy-duty rope or line that is especially used in maritime contexts, often for mooring ships or pulling them.
Synonyms
- rope
- line
- cable
- towing line
