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Definition of Fairleads
1. fairlead [n] - See also: fairlead
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fairleads
Literary usage of Fairleads
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes on Construction in Mild Steel: Arranged for the Use of Junior by Henry Fidler (1907)
"... of bollards—Details to suit special cases—Anchorage—Examples— Fairleads and
capstans—Position and arrangement—Foundations—Caissons— Varied applications ..."
2. The Curtiss Standard JN4-B Military Tractor Hand Book,1917 by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation (1917)
"... is passed through the upper hole in fuselage side, and attached to the lower
control brace of the elevator. Fasten the flexible tubing fairleads (Part ..."
3. Shipbuilding Cyclopedia: A Reference Book Covering Definitions of by Bibber Webster, J. L. Bates, Stephen McKay Phillips, Alfred Henry Haag (1920)
"Fairleads. A term applied to fittings that are used to change or preserve ...
Large fairleads in the shape of a drum on a vertical shaft are used to deliver ..."
4. The Naval Constructor: A Vade Mecum of Ship Design for Students, Naval by George Simpson (1914)
"... Table of Fairleads TABLE OF Fairleads (Cast Iron). SINGLE ROLLER. I <- .11»
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5. Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1902)
"... and for warping the vessel into place, six powerful vertical steam capstans
are provided with sheaves or fairleads on the edge of the top deck. ..."
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