Trosse
dieNounhawser; towline
English translations
- 01
towrope
- 02
hawser
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Trosse ist ein dickes Seil oder Kabel, das zum Festmachen von Schiffen oder zum Schleppen verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- A hawser is a thick rope or cable used for mooring ships or for towing.
- Synonym
- Seil, Tau
- German example
- Die Trosse wurde benutzt, um das Schiff am Kai zu befestigen.
- English example
- The hawser was used to secure the ship to the quay.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Trosse
- Plural Form
- die Trossen
Related words
- Albatros
A large seabird with long, narrow wings, often found in the southern oceans.
- Tross
Entourage
- Schlachtross
warhorse
Example sentences with “Trosse”
Das Schiff war mit einer Trosse befestigt. (The ship was secured with a hawser.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Trosse?
The plural is 'Trossen'.