hawser

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English hauser, haucer, from Anglo-Norman haucer, from Vulgar Latin *altiāre (“to raise”), derived from Latin altus (“high”). Altered in English by mistaken association with hawse and perhaps haul. Compare French aussière, haussière. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /hɔːzə/ (General American) IPA(key): /hɔzɚ/ Rhymes: -ɔːzə(ɹ) === Noun === hawser (plural hawsers) (nautical) A thick or heavy-duty cable or rope used to tow or moor a ship. Hyponym: mooring line ==== Usage notes ==== While a hawser is technically a type of mooring line, the terms are often used interchangeably. ==== Synonyms ==== mooring line ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Washer, rewash, washer, whares