hawsers

[US]/ˈhɔːzəz/
[UK]/ˈhɔːzərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.ropes or cables used for mooring or anchoring ships

Phrases & Collocations

heavy hawsers

ship hawsers

mooring hawsers

tow hawsers

hawsers secured

hawsers deployed

hawsers attached

hawsers released

hawsers tightened

hawsers inspected

Example Sentences

the crew secured the hawsers to the dock before unloading the cargo.

hawsers are essential for mooring large vessels safely.

they used thick hawsers to tow the damaged ship back to shore.

the hawsers were tangled, causing a delay in the operation.

after the storm, the hawsers needed to be replaced due to wear.

he expertly tied the hawsers to secure the boat at the marina.

during the drill, we practiced handling the hawsers efficiently.

the captain instructed the team to check the hawsers regularly.

using the right hawsers is crucial for safe navigation in busy ports.

they stored the hawsers neatly to prevent any accidents.

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