Difference between Hawse and Hawsepipe

Hawse

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The part of the bow containing the hawseholes. A hawsehole or hawsepipe. The horizontal distance or area between an anchored vessel's bows and the actual position of her anchor(s).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: A position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Said of a vessel lying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.

Hawsepipe

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a hawsehole