hawser

hawser Definition

haw·ser (hô′zər, -sər)

noun

a large rope used for towing or mooring a ship

Etymology: ME haucer < Anglo-Fr hauceour < OFr haucier < VL *altiare < L altus, high: see altitude

hawser Usage Examples

Converse of object

Modifies a noun

cable: Additional strengthening has been put in with steel hawser cables also supporting the platforms.

Noun used with modifier

steel: He was out there with the crew helping to cut the aerial free as these steel hawsers whipped around the deck.
wire: A wire hawser attached to a mobile winch held them.
nylon: Sudden surges may occur when nylon hawsers are used on capstans for heavy towing or impact loading.
reed: They wove a reed hawser for him, they cut sticks for him.

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