hawse.
The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.
Meaning & usage
The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.
A hawsehole or hawsepipe.
The horizontal distance or area between an anchored vessel's bows and the actual position of her anchor(s).
Where this word comes from
Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (“neck”)).
In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (“neck”)).
Lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (“neck”)).
To lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (“neck”)).
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