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hawse

/hɔːz/ /hɔs/

Meanings
noun
The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.

Examples :

"The anchor chain ran smoothly through the hawse as the boat was moored. "
nautical part sailing

Related Words

Illustration hawsehole

hawsehole noun

/ˈhɔːzhoʊl/ /ˈhɔːshoʊl/

The hole through which a ship's anchor rope is passed.

"The thick anchor chain ran smoothly through the hawsehole as the crew prepared to drop anchor. "

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration uncomfortably

uncomfortably adverb

/ʌnˈkʌmftərbəli/ /ənˈkʌmftərbəli/

In an uncomfortable manner.

"The new student sat uncomfortably in the corner, avoiding eye contact with everyone. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration hawsepipe

hawsepipe noun

/ˈhɔːspaɪp/ /ˈhɔːzpaɪp/

A metal pipe fitted into a hawsehole, to protect the wood.

"The anchor chain ran smoothly through the hawsepipe, preventing it from damaging the wooden hull of the boat. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration hawseholes

hawseholes noun

/ˈhɔːzhoʊlz/ /ˈhɔːshoʊlz/

The hole through which a ship's anchor rope is passed.

"The thick anchor chain rattled as it was pulled up through the ship's hawseholes. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration distance

distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration smoothly

smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "