1. to haul or pull with a rope or cable, especially in nautical contexts
Usage: nautical; third person singular present or plural form of 'bowse'
2. to drink heavily or excessively
Usage: archaic; informal; third person singular present or plural form of 'bowse'

1. plural of bowse; a rope or tackle used for hauling
Usage: nautical; rare

Examples

• The sailors bowses the cargo onto the ship with steady effort.
• He bowses the line tight to secure the sail.
• The crew bowses the anchor chain across the deck.
• In old taverns, drunkards would bowses all night long.
• Multiple bowses were needed to move the heavy mast into position.