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hawsepipe

/ˈhɔːz.paɪp/

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noun

/ˈhɔːz.paɪp/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОтверстие в носовой части корабля, через которое проходит якорная цепь или канат.

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

  1. Ship componentC2formal

    A pipe or tube on a ship's deck through which the anchor chain or rope passes.

    ruКлюз

    • The sailor checked the hawsepipe for any blockages before lowering the anchor.
    • Water splashed through the hawsepipe during the storm.
    • The anchor chain ran smoothly through the hawsepipe.

    Synonymshawsehawsehole

Forms
  • hawsepipes plural form
  • hawsepipes' possessive plural form
  • hawsepipe's possessive singular form