"Hawsers" Example Sentences
1. The ship was securely anchored with thick hawsers.
2. The crew worked together to tie the hawsers to the dock.
3. The hawsers snapped under the weight of the heavy storm.
4. The boat was safely pulled to shore with the help of the hawsers.
5. The sailor expertly tied the hawsers to the cleats on the dock.
6. The ship's captain ordered the crew to loosen the hawsers and set sail.
7. The hawsers creaked as the ship strained against them in the rough seas.
8. The harbor master inspected each of the hawsers before allowing the ship to dock.
9. The tugboat strained against the hawsers as it tried to pull the large ship.
10. The hawsers groaned as the ship was pulled free from the sandbar.
11. The hawsers were securely fastened, ensuring that the ship wouldn't drift away.
12. The captain instructed the crew to tighten the hawsers as a storm approached.
13. The old hawsers finally gave way as the ship was battered by the waves.
14. The hawsers were carefully coiled and stored in the ship's hold for later use.
15. The dockworkers struggled to untangle the hawsers that had become twisted around each other.
16. The hawsers were replaced with new ones after they showed signs of wear.
17. The ship pulled the hawsers taut as it maneuvered out of the crowded harbor.
18. The hawsers remained slack as the boat floated aimlessly in the water.
19. The crew used the hawsers to pull the ship closer to the pier.
20. The hawsers were tied in a simple knot to keep them from slipping.
21. The dockhands had to use all their strength to pull the hawsers up the steep embankment.
22. The ship's engines roared as it strained against the tight hawsers.
23. The hawsers were thrown overboard to secure the life raft in rough waters.
24. The sailors worked together to coil and stow the hawsers before the storm hit.
25. The hawsers were cut loose when the ship ran aground on a reef.
26. The dock was littered with tangled hawsers from the previous day's storm.
27. The captain inspected the hawsers carefully before giving the order to leave port.
28. The hawsers were soaked through with salt water after days of rough seas.
29. The tugboat captain expertly maneuvered the ship with the help of the hawsers.
30. The hawsers were left dangling over the side as the crew went ashore for a break.
Common Phases
not exceed breaking strength; tie the
hawsers to the dock cleats; slowly release tension on the
hawsers; take up the slack in the
hawsers; secure the
hawsers with knots; adjust the tension on the
hawsers as needed; double-check the integrity of the
hawsers; release the
hawsers carefully when departing; coil the
hawsers neatly when not in use.