"Hawser" Example Sentences
1. The crew pulled on the hawser to dock the ship.
2. The frayed hawser snapped under the strain of the heavy load.
3. The sailor tied the hawser tightly to the bollard.
4. The ship's captain ordered the crew to loosen the hawser to allow for a safe departure.
5. The rusty hawser had to be replaced before the ship could set sail.
6. The tugboat used its hawser to tow the stranded ship to safety.
7. The hawser was coiled neatly on the deck of the ship.
8. The hawser whistled through the air as it was thrown to the dock hands.
9. The hawser slipped from the sailor's grasp and fell into the water.
10. The tension in the hawser was too great for the small boat to bear.
11. The hawser chafed against the rough edge of the dock.
12. The ship's engineer inspected the hawser for any signs of wear and tear.
13. The hawser creaked ominously as the ship was buffeted by strong waves.
14. The hawser was used to secure the ship to the buoy.
15. The sailor untangled the hawser from the propeller before it caused any damage.
16. The captain switched the position of the hawser to avoid any damage to the ship's hull.
17. The hawser was designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.
18. The crew relied on the hawser to keep the ship steady during rough seas.
19. The hawser was woven from strong nylon fibers.
20. The sailor coiled the hawser carefully to prevent any knots from forming.
21. The hawser had to be dragged along the muddy bottom of the harbor before it could be retrieved.
22. The tough hawser was able to hold the ship steady despite the strong currents.
23. The dockhand secured the hawser to the cleat with a quick knot.
24. The hawser was reeled in slowly to bring the ship closer to the dock.
25. The Captain gave the order to cut the hawser, freeing the ship to sail away.
26. The worn hawser was discarded and replaced with a new one.
27. The sailors used the hawser to haul the heavy cargo up the ramp.
28. The hawser was left trailing behind the ship, waiting for the next time it was needed.
29. The ship's crew used the hawser to lower the lifeboat to the water below.
30. The frayed hawser was sent for repairs before it broke completely.
Common Phases
not alter the starting word.
- The
hawser snapped under the strain; we were adrift.
- With a sturdy
hawser, we pulled the boat onto the shore.
- The
hawser slipped through our hands, nearly burning them in the process.
- Using a
hawser, we towed the barge to the dock.
- The
hawser coiled neatly on the deck, ready for use.
- We secured the ship using two
hawsers to prevent it from drifting.
- The heavy
hawser groaned under the weight of the cargo.
- Our only hope was to grab onto the
hawser and pull ourselves to safety.
- The crew worked feverishly to untangle the
hawser that had become twisted.
- We watched helplessly as the
hawser broke free, causing chaos in its wake.