n. [ Prop., a goer before cf. G. voregänger. See Fore, and Gang. ] (Naut.) A short rope grafted on a harpoon, to which a longer line may be attached. Totten. [ 1913 Webster ]
[はず, hazu] (n) (1) (uk) expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state; it should be so; bound to be; expected to be; must be; (2) nock (of a bow); (3) nock (of an arrow); (4) (See はず押し・はずおし) nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger) (Sumo); (5) wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out; (P)#14425