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hawsehole

/ˈhɔːz.həʊl/

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noun

/ˈhɔːz.həʊl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее отверстие в борту носовой части корабля, через которое проходит якорный канат или цепь.

A noun referring to a hole in the side of a ship's bow through which an anchor rope or chain passes.

  1. Anchor rope passageC2formaltechnical

    A hole in the bow of a ship through which the anchor chain or rope passes.

    ruКлюз

    • The sailor threaded the heavy chain through the hawsehole.
    • Water splashed into the hawsehole during the storm.
    • The hawsehole was reinforced with metal to prevent wear.

    Synonymshawsehawsepipe

Forms
  • hawseholes plural form
  • hawseholes' possessive plural form
  • hawsehole's possessive singular form