hawse
In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the…In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.
UK/hɔːz/US/hɔz/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.
Origin
Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (Alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals (“neck”) (compare Icelandic háls (“neck”)).
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