Definitions

1. noun

a thick rope or cable, especially one used for mooring ships or securing heavy loads

“The hawser was wrapped tightly around the anchor to ensure it wouldn’t come loose in rough seas.”

2. noun

a device for holding or securing something, especially in a fixed position

“The hawser was used to keep the heavy equipment in place while the construction work was underway.”

3. verb

to secure or moor a ship or a heavy load with a hawser

“The crew hawsered the ship to the dock, ensuring it wouldn’t drift away in the strong current.”