Hawsehole is a nautical term for a small hole in the hull of a ship through which hawsers may be passed.[1] Also known as a cat hole.
Hawsehole
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Openings on the bow and stern of a vessel used for mooring lines and the anchor cablesto feed through.
A-Cockbill, A-Cockbell - Describing an anchor when it hangs by its ring at the cathead or from the hawsehole ready for letting go.
Addendum - Additional terms at the end of a charter party.
In many cultures throughout history the vessel is believed to be a living thing, so human eyes are painted on the bow to allow her to see. This also is where round hawseholes for the anchor rode and docking lines are located on ships and large boats.
 See also: Ship, Hawser, Rope, Bow, Anchor
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