hawsepipe

American  

[hawz-pahyp, haws-] / ˈhɔzˌpaɪp, ˈhɔs- /

noun

Nautical.

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

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hawsepipe British  

/ ˈhɔːzˌpaɪp /

noun

1. Often shortened to: hawse.  nautical a strong metal pipe through which an anchor rope passes

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Etymology

Origin of hawsepipe

First recorded in 1860–65; hawse + pipe ¹

Example Sentences

After the last anchor chain has rattled through the hawsepipe in Portsmouth, a question will remain: What has it all proved?

From Time Magazine Archive

With a rush and a roar the stout hempen cable ran through the hawsepipe, the vessel snubbed, swung round, and the next moment the cable parted as if made of pack thread.

From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

The No. 5 heaved anchor, the chain clanking and chattering in a hawsepipe.

From Poor Man's Rock by Johnson, Frank Tenney

With a hammer he knocked out the stopper; the starboard anchor dropped and the red rust flew from her hawsepipe as the anchor chain screamed through it.

From Cappy Ricks Retires by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)