Definitions
1.NounThe part of the bow containing the hawseholes.
2.NounA hawsehole or hawsepipe.
3.NounThe horizontal distance or area between an anchored vessel's bows and the actual position of her anchor(s).
4.AdjectiveIn a position relative to the course and position of a vessel, somewhat forward of the stem.
5.AdverbLying to two anchors, streamed from either bow.
6.VerbTo lie uneasily to an anchor, typically due to a weather tide.