What is the meaning of Hawse?

The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.

A hawsehole or hawsepipe.

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

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

Lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.

To lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide.

halse; neck; throat

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