Alternative spelling of hawsepipe

(nautical) Any of the upright timbers in the bow in which the hawseholes are cut.

plural of hawse timber

(nautical) normal rope in which three strands are laid up against the twist

(nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.

plural of hawsehole

(nautical) The hole through which a ship's anchor rope is passed. / (nautical) A hole in a ship through which a hawser is passed.

plural of hawser

(nautical) metal pipe fitted into a hawsehole, to protect the wood

plural of hawsepipe