Definition: A person or company that transports goods by road or rail.

Example: The haulier delivered the furniture to my new house.

Definition: Describing something that has haulms, which are the stems or stalks of certain plants, especially legumes.

Example: The haulmy plants in the garden are thriving this season.

Definition: A rope or line used to raise or lower a sail or flag on a ship.

Example: The sailor pulled the haulyard to hoist the flag up the mast.

Definition: The area on a ship where the anchor chains pass through the hull, or the space between the front of the ship and the anchor when it is dropped.

Example: The crew inspected the hawse to ensure the anchor was properly secured.

Definition: A hole located at the front of a ship that allows a cable or rope to pass through.

Example: The crew secured the anchor line through the hawsehole before setting sail.

Definition: A thick rope or cable used to tie up or pull a ship.

Example: The crew used a hawser to secure the boat to the dock.

Definition: Describing something that has a head or is related to a head, often used in specific contexts to indicate a type or quality of head.

Example: The flat-headed screw is designed to sit flush with the surface.

Definition: A title or topic that appears at the top of a section, such as a paragraph or chapter, indicating what the section is about.

Example: The heading of the article clearly stated the main topic.

Definition: A light located at the front of a vehicle that helps to illuminate the road ahead during nighttime or in poor visibility conditions.

Example: Make sure to turn on your headlights when driving at night.

Definition: A channel or stream that directs water to a mill or turbine to generate power.

Example: The old mill used a headrace to bring water from the river to turn its wheel.