amarra — meaning in English

English meaning

• hawser noun A strong, heavy rope or cable used when towing a ship or tying it up at berth.
• restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
• 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:

• hawser (nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.
• restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
• tether A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

restraint — full definition

1. noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
2. noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.

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