hawse
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Synonyms: halse, harse, tawse, hanse, hase, haws, hawke, hasse, haase, hause, awse
Antonyms: halse, harse, tawse, hanse, hase, haws, hawke, hasse, haase, hause, awse
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Noun
- {{lb|en|nautical}} The part of the [[bow]] containing the [[hawseholes]].
- {{lb|en|nautical}} A [[hawsehole]] or [[hawsepipe]].
- {{lb|en|nautical}} The horizontal distance or area between an [[anchored]] vessel's [[bow]]s and the actual position of her anchor(s).
Adjective
- {{lb|en|nautical}} In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the [[stem]].
Adverb
- {{lb|en|nautical|of a vessel}} Lying to two [[anchor]]s, [[stream]]ed from either [[bow]].
Verb
- {{lb|en|intransitive|nautical|of a vessel}} To lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide.
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