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单词 hawser
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hawser

noun

haw·​ser ˈhȯ-zər How to pronounce hawser (audio)
: a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Spaghetti-thin shoelaces, sturdy hawsers, silk cravats — all are routinely tied in knots. Quanta Magazine, 9 Dec. 2013

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French haucer, from Anglo-French halcer, haucer to raise, hoist, from Vulgar Latin *altiare, from Latin altus high — more at old

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hawser

noun

haw·​ser ˈhȯ-zər How to pronounce hawser (audio)
: a large rope for towing or tying up a ship
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