hawserlaid
Hawserlaid refers to a heavy rope construction used for mooring, towing, and other demanding maritime tasks. The term denotes a rope made by laying together several strands to form a single thick line, typically in a three-strand or multi-strand arrangement. Hawserlaid ropes are characterized by their strength and abrasion resistance, making them well suited to rough handling on bollards, chocks, and fairleads.
Construction and varieties are defined by the number of strands used and the direction of the lay.
Common applications include mooring hawsers, towing lines, and other heavy-duty maritime work, where durability under abrasion