hawsepipe
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hawsepipe
[′hȯz‚pīp] (naval architecture)
A pipe, made of heavy cast iron or steel, through which the anchor chain runs; placed in the ship's bow on each side of the stem, or in some cases also at the stern when a stern anchor is used.
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