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- [haw-zer, -ser]
- /ˈhɔ zər, -sər/
- /ˈhɔː.zər/
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- [haw-zer, -ser]
- /ˈhɔ zər, -sər/
Definitions of hawser word
- noun hawser a heavy rope for mooring or towing. 1
- noun hawser A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship. 1
- noun hawser mooring rope 1
- countable noun hawser A hawser is a large heavy rope, especially one used on a ship. 0
- noun hawser a large heavy rope 0
- noun hawser a large rope used for towing or mooring a ship 0
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Origin of hawser
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English haucer < Anglo-French hauceour, equivalent to Middle French hauci(er) to hoist (< Late Latin *altiāre to raise, derivative of Latin altus high; see haughty) + -our -or2, -er2
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Parts of speech for Hawser
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preposition
conjunction
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hawser popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hawser usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hawser
noun hawser
- twine — a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
- string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- thread — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- tape — a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
- cable — A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
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