hawser

Noun

Meaning

A large rope made of three strands each containing many yarns.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

brad bolt line band belt guy strand binder bridle lasso braid cordage card string cable
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Antonyms

separate repulse fight combat dispute counter
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Hypernyms

rope

Related terms

hawse

Phrases with the word

hawser fastening mooring hawser

Anagrams

washer rewash

Examples

The ones we choose to love become our anchorwhen the hawser of the blood-tie's hacked, or frays. Tony Harrison

Close letter words and terms

hawsehole hawsepipe hawsepiper hawser bend hawser fastening hawser iron