amarra — meaning in English
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English meaning
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hawser
noun A thick or heavy-duty cable or rope used to tow or moor a ship.
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restraint
noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
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tether
noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
Senses
amarra is used for these senses in English:
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hawser
(nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.
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restraint
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
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tether
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
restraint — full definition
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noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
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noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.
