haw·ser
/ˈhôzər/
noun
a thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.
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Hawser
Hawser is a nautical term for a thick rope used in mooring or towing a ship. A hawser is not waterproof, as is a cable.
A hawser passes through a hawsehole, also known as a cat hole, located on the hawse. Wikipedia
The meaning of HAWSER is a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship.
noun. , Nautical. a heavy rope for mooring or towing.
HAWSER meaning: 1. a strong, thick rope, often made of steel 2. a strong, thick rope, often made of steel. Learn more.
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Mooring lines for barges, or Hawsers, come in many flavors. At Bilco Group, we offer a full range of barge & ship mooring lines to fit your specific need.
The hawser was as taut as a bowstring, and the current so strong she pulled upon her anchor. All around the hull, in the blackness, the rippling current bubbled ...