hawsehole (Meaning)
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hawsehole (n)
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
Synonyms & Antonyms of hawsehole
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hawsehole Sentence Examples
- The hawsehole, a circular opening in the bow of a ship, allowed the anchor chain to pass through.
- The crewman expertly secured the anchor cable to the bollard adjacent to the hawsehole.
- During the storm, water surged through the hawsehole, threatening to flood the deck.
- The steel hawsehole, reinforced to withstand the strain of the anchor chain, showed signs of wear and tear.
- A rusty padlock secured the hawsehole, preventing unauthorized access to the ship's interior.
- The dolphins, playing in the water, leaped over the hawsehole with ease.
- The hawsehole's jagged edges had to be filed down to prevent damage to the anchor rope.
- Sailors of old used the hawsehole as a convenient handhold when climbing onto or off the ship.
- The ship's designer placed the hawsehole strategically to minimize resistance while underway.
- The waterline often crossed the hawsehole, creating a potential entry point for water in rough seas.
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the hole that an anchor rope passes through
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The hawsehole, a circular opening in the bow of a ship, allowed the anchor chain to pass through.
The crewman expertly secured the anchor cable to the bollard adjacent to the hawsehole.
During the storm, water surged through the hawsehole, threatening to flood the deck.
The steel hawsehole, reinforced to withstand the strain of the anchor chain, showed signs of wear and tear.
