Meaning & use
Hawser
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A thick rope or cable used for mooring or towing a ship.
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The crew secured the hawser to the dock before unloading the cargo.
A frayed hawser snapped during the storm, and the barge drifted loose.
A note on using this word
Traditionally a hawser was made of hemp or manila rope, though modern versions are often steel wire or synthetic fiber.
Words with a similar meaning
cablemooring line
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