HAWSER


Meaning of HAWSER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhȯ-zər ]

noun

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

Date: 13th century

: a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship

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