First Known Use: 13th century
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hawser
noun haw·ser \ˈhȯ-zər\
: a very thick rope or cable for towing or tying up a ship
Full Definition of HAWSER
: a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship
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Origin of HAWSER
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
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hawser
noun haw·ser \ˈhȯ-zər\
Definition of HAWSER for Kids
: a large rope for towing or tying up a ship
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