hawing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of hauling or towing a heavy load or boat using ropes or cables.

  - "Fishermen were hawing in their nets."
  - "The sailors spent hours hawing the anchor up."

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Variants

List of all variants of hawing that leads to same result
haw , hawed , hawing , haws , hee-haw , hee-hawed , hee-hawing , hee-haws , hem and haw , hemmed and hawed , hemming and hawing , hems and haws

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to haul' or 'to draw' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hawing' is derived from the Old English word 'hāwan' which means 'to haul'.

2. In the fishing industry, hawse pipes are used to guide the ropes or cables when hawing in the catch.

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Related Concepts

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1. hauling: The process of pulling a heavy load or boat using ropes or cables.

2. towing: The act of pulling a vehicle or boat behind another vehicle or boat.

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Culture

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Hawing has been a common practice in various industries such as fishing and shipping for centuries.

How to Memorize "hawing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people pulling a heavy boat using ropes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hawing' with the act of pulling or towing a heavy load.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Haul And Work' to remember the meaning of 'hawing'.

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