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hawser

 

[ ˈhɔːzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nautical term

A hawser is a thick rope or cable used for mooring or towing a ship.

Synonyms

cable, line, rope

Examples of usage

  • The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a hawser.
  • The hawser snapped under the strain of the heavy load.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

In a figurative sense, a hawser can refer to something that provides strong support or guidance.

Synonyms

anchor, guidance, support

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,606, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.