Hawsers: meaning, definitions and examples

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hawsers

[ ˈhɔːzərz ]

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nautical

Hawsers are thick ropes or cables used for towing or mooring a ship.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

The sailors secured the ship to the dock using hawsers.
The hawsers were strong enough to withstand the rough seas.
The hawsers were carefully coiled on the deck of the ship.
The hawsers were essential for keeping the ship in place.
The hawsers were attached to the anchors to prevent the ship from drifting.

Translations

Translations of the word "hawsers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabos de reboque

🇮🇳 रस्सियाँ

🇩🇪 Schleppleinen

🇮🇩 tali tambang

🇺🇦 буксирні канати

🇵🇱 lina holownicza

🇯🇵 ホーサー

🇫🇷 aussières

🇪🇸 cabos de remolque

🇹🇷 halatlar

🇰🇷 호서

🇸🇦 حبال السحب

🇨🇿 tažná lana

🇸🇰 ťažné laná

🇨🇳 拖缆

🇸🇮 vlečne vrvi

🇮🇸 togaralínur

🇰🇿 тарту арқандары

🇬🇪 ამწე კაბელები

🇦🇿 çəkici kabellər

🇲🇽 cabos de remolque

Word origin

The word 'hawsers' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'haeser', which means 'cable, hawser'. The term has been used in nautical contexts for centuries, tracing back to the early days of sailing ships. Hawsers have played a crucial role in maritime activities, providing stability and security for ships at sea.