hawsepipe

[ hawz-pahyp, haws- ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. an iron or steel pipe in the stem or bow of a vessel through which an anchor cable passes.

hawsepipe

/ ˈhɔːzˌpaɪp /

noun

1. nautical a strong metal pipe through which an anchor rope passes Often shortened tohawse

Word History and Origins

Origin of hawsepipe¹

First recorded in 1860–65; hawse + pipe ¹

Example Sentences

Some time during the night I was awakened by Hawsepipe, whose trick at the helm it was.

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Thus Mr Hawsepipe, in as authoritative a tone as though he were the first luff of a 120-gun ship.

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We accordingly returned to the deck and summoned Hawsepipe and the doctor to our assistance.

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Hawsepipe evidently knew how to construct a raft upon scientific principles.

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The Rose, with foam midway to the hawsepipe, went shearing alongside the barque within pistol shot.

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