hawsepipe

[ hawz-pahyp, haws- ]

/ ˈhɔzˌpaɪp, ˈhɔs- /

an iron or steel pipe in the stem or bow of a vessel through which an anchor cable passes.

Origin of hawsepipe

First recorded in 1860–65; hawse + pipe¹

Hawsepipe evidently knew how to construct a raft upon scientific principles.

Under the Meteor Flag |Harry Collingwood
We accordingly returned to the deck and summoned Hawsepipe and the doctor to our assistance.

Under the Meteor Flag |Harry Collingwood
Thus Mr Hawsepipe, in as authoritative a tone as though he were the first luff of a 120-gun ship.

Under the Meteor Flag |Harry Collingwood
The Rose, with foam midway to the hawsepipe, went shearing alongside the barque within pistol shot.

The Strand Magazine - Vol. 1 - No. 5 - May 1891 |Various

Some time during the night I was awakened by Hawsepipe, whose trick at the helm it was.

Under the Meteor Flag |Harry Collingwood

hawsepipe

/ (ˈhɔːzˌpaɪp) /

nautical a strong metal pipe through which an anchor rope passes Often shortened to: hawse