Hawser: meaning, definitions and examples
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hawser
[ ˈhɔːzər ]
nautical term
A hawser is a thick rope or cable used for mooring or towing a ship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a hawser.
- The hawser snapped under the strain of the heavy load.
figurative
In a figurative sense, a hawser can refer to something that provides strong support or guidance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His friendship was the hawser that kept her afloat during tough times.
- The hawser of tradition held the family together through generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "hawser" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cabo de amarração
🇮🇳 रस्सी
🇩🇪 Trosse
🇮🇩 tambang
🇺🇦 трос
🇵🇱 cum
🇯🇵 ホーサー
🇫🇷 aussière
🇪🇸 trenza
🇹🇷 halat
🇰🇷 호서
🇸🇦 حبل
🇨🇿 lano
🇸🇰 lano
🇨🇳 缆绳
🇸🇮 vrv
🇮🇸 trossa
🇰🇿 арқан
🇬🇪 თოკი
🇦🇿 kəndir
🇲🇽 trenza
Word origin
The word 'hawser' originated in the early 17th century from the Dutch word 'hauwser' which means a cable or rope used in the rigging of a ship. It has been an essential term in nautical vocabulary for centuries, symbolizing strength and security in maritime operations.
See also: hawsers.