hawser
haw·ser
noun \ˈhȯ-zər\Definition of HAWSER
: a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship
See 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
First Known Use: 13th century
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