hawsepipe

See also: hawse-pipe and hawse pipe

English

Etymology

hawse +‎ pipe

Noun

hawsepipe (plural hawsepipes)

  1. (nautical) metal pipe fitted into a hawsehole, to protect the wood

Derived terms
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