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Hawse Pipe

Noun:

1. A pipe installed through the bow of a ship, used for securing the ship's anchor or anchor chain.

2. A metaphorical term used to describe the process of advancing in rank or position through hard work and experience, especially in the military.

Sample Sentences:

1. The hawse pipe on the ship was made of durable steel to withstand the weight of the anchor.

2. After years of dedication and perseverance, she managed to climb up the hawse pipe and become the captain of the ship.

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