Nautical Term: Hawser-laid
Definition of Hawser-laid
Hawser-laid is a specific type of rope used in nautical applications. It is a left-handed, nine-strand rope. However, it differs from a standard nine-strand rope in that it is formed of three three-stranded, right-handed ropes, twisted together.
For example, imagine a shipping company loading cargo onto a cargo ship. The ship’s rigging includes a large anchor rope, known as a hawser. The hawser is a hawser-laid rope, specifically designed for its high strength and ability to absorb large loads without breaking. When the ship is ready to depart, the hawser is secured to the ship’s anchor and the shore’s anchor or mooring post, forming a secure connection between the ship and the shore.
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