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hawser

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːzə/
Definition of hawser

noun

  • a thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French haucer, from Old French haucier 'to hoist', based on Latin altus 'high'

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