hawse

[hawz]

hawse Definition

• 1. the part of a ship's bow where the cables and anchor are stored
• 2. the distance between the bow of a ship and its anchor

Using hawse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hawse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The anchor was lowered into the hawse.

• Example

  The ship's hawse was damaged in the storm.

hawse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hawse

• bow
• prow

Phrases with hawse

• clear the hawse

  to disentangle cables or ropes that have become twisted or tangled

  Example

  The sailors worked to clear the hawse so the ship could set sail.

• hawse full

  when the anchor is pulled up to the hawse pipe and no more cable can be drawn in

  Example

  The captain ordered the crew to stop pulling the anchor when it was hawse full.

• hawsehole

  a hole in the bow of a ship through which the anchor chain passes

  Example

  The hawsehole was clogged with seaweed and debris.

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Summary: hawse in Brief

'Hawse' [hawz] refers to the bow of a ship where the anchor and cables are stored, as well as the distance between the bow and the anchor. It is used in phrases like 'clear the hawse,' meaning to disentangle cables, and 'hawse full,' indicating that the anchor has been pulled up to the hawse pipe. 'Hawsehole' is a hole in the bow of a ship through which the anchor chain passes.