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Hawser

Description:

A hawser is a thick rope or cable used to moor or tow a ship.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A hawser refers to a strong rope that is used for towing or mooring a ship.

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Sense 2 - Verb:

When hawser is used as a verb, it means to secure or tow a ship using a hawser.

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Sample Sentences:

1. The ship's crew threw the hawser to the dockworkers to secure the vessel.

2. The hawser snapped under the immense strain of the heavy cargo being towed.

3. The sailors expertly hawsered the ship to the pier, ensuring it stayed in place during the storm.

4. The captain ordered the crew to hawser the stranded ship back to the harbor for repairs.