hawse

• Término naval que designa el orificio en el casco de un buque por donde pasa el cable o la cadena del ancla.

A nautical term for the hole in a ship's hull through which the anchor rope or chain passes.

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   The hole in a ship's bow through which the anchor cable passes; also known as a hawsehole or hawsepipe.

   Escape del ancla

   • The sailor threaded the rope through the hawse.
   • The hawse had to be reinforced after the accident.
   • Water sometimes splashes up through the hawse in rough seas.
   • They inspected the hawse for wear and tear.

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