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A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured.

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  1. n. A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured.
  2. A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured.
  3. A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, towhich the anchor is hoisted and secured.
  4. n. A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured.