hawser in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Hawser: a thick rope or cable used for mooring or towing a ship.
Sample Sentences
- The crew secured the hawsers to ensure the ship remained steady in the harbor.
- During the storm, the hawsers strained under the enormous force of the waves.
- They needed a new hawsers system to handle the increased load of the cargo.
- The captain ordered the hawsers to be checked for wear before setting sail.
- With a loud snap, the frayed hawsers finally gave way, sending the boat adrift.