hawse /hɔːz/noun 3adjective 1adverb 1verb 1forms 3 noun3 •The part of the bow containing the hawseholes. •A hawsehole or hawsepipe. •The horizontal distance or area between an anchored vessel's bows and the actual position of her anchor(s). adjective1 •In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem. adverb1 •Lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow. verb1 •To lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide. formshawsed · hawsing · hawses
