Hawses

/ˈhɔːzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hawse, referring to multiple ships' bow anchor arrangements or the hawsehole areas on different vessels.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'hawse,' maintaining the singular term's nautical meaning related to the ship's bow and anchor cable systems.

Kelly Says

Different ships arranged their hawses differently depending on their design and what they were carrying—a warship's hawse looked completely different from a merchant vessel's!

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