hawse

UK /hɔːz/ US /hɔz/
noun 3adj 1adv 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.

2

A hawsehole or hawsepipe.

3

The horizontal distance or area between an anchored vessel's bows and the actual position of her anchor(s).

adj

1

In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.

adv

1

Lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.

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