Hawser

Most ropes consist of three twisted strands (called a Hawser laid rope).

MAKE Magazine 2010

"Hawser," said my old shipmate, in a solemn and impressive manner, gracefully waving the marlinspike which he held in his hand,

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, "I cannot reconcile myself to the loss of my vessel; the idea of being tricked out of her by a set of garlic - eating ragamuffins puts me out of all patience.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, as soon as he recovered breath, "you must rig yourself up a little and go with me to

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, "sit down in that chair, and take this pamphlet, which is one of the most wonderful books that was ever laid before a wicked world.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, "you are an American, but you have no evidence of that fact.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, with a sigh, "this is a serious and sad thing, this death of poor Pierce.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

"Hawser," said he, "I have pleasant news to communicate.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

Offshore, other Coast Guard personnel aboard the pilot boat 'New York' and harbor tug 'Hawser' directed the growing boat traffic through the smoke.

David Helvarg: The Coast Guard Heroes of 9/11 2010

Doogie Hawser kitteh sez ‘im noe doktor, but Iz plaiz one on da innernetz’

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