Dictionary
hawsehole
noun hawse·hole \-ˌhōl\
Definition of HAWSEHOLE
: a hole in the bow of a ship through which a cable passes
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HAWSEHOLE
1664
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hawse hookPrevious Word in the Dictionary: hawse–fullAll Words Near: hawsehole
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hawsehole? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).