hawsepipe

• Orificio en la proa de un buque por el que pasa la cadena o el cable del ancla.

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.

   Escape del ancla

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshawsehawsehole