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2 | 41% | 8 | A type of rope used for mooring ships | |
3 | 34% | 3 | Mooring rope | |
Ships Mooring Rope Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HAWSER" which means:
- noun
- • Large heavy rope for nautical use
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailors pulled on the hawser to bring the ship closer to the dock."
- • "The hawser broke under the strain of the strong currents."
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08 Feb 1981 | New York Times / 08 Feb 1981 |
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25 May 1986 | New York Times / 25 May 1986 |
7 | Strong rope used for mooring ships |