That part of a vessel's bow in which are the hawse holes for the cables.
The general region around the ship's head where the hawse-holes, through which the cables pass, are to be found: it also applies to the air and sea somewhat ahead, where the cables would be if the ship were anchored.
The bows or forward end of a ship.
part of the ship where the hawseholes are located to pull cables; also the arrangements of a ship's cables, starboard and port
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
A heavy line of fiber that is over 5" in circumference, used in mooring or towing vessels.
a rope used in mooring or in towing vessels.