Hawse has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
2
The part of the bow containing the hawseholes.
Verb
1
To lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide.
Adjective
1
In a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.
Adverb
1
Lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)