HAWSER


Meaning of HAWSER in English

[ 'hɔ:zə ]

■ noun a thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. haucer , from OFr. haucier 'to hoist', based on L. altus 'high'.

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