Hawsehole (Noun)
Meaning
The hole that an anchor rope passes through.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hawsehole on the ship's bow was large enough to accommodate the heavy anchor chain.
- After inspecting the hawsehole, the captain decided to replace the old anchor before setting sail again.
- As the anchor dropped into the water, the deckhand watched carefully to make sure the rope passed smoothly through the hawsehole.
- To prevent damage from chafing, the harbormaster applied extra protection to the hawsehole on the dock's pilings.
- In the darkness of the stormy night, the crew struggled to see the hawsehole as they tried to secure the ship to its mooring.