Definition of Fairlead

1. Noun. A pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing.

Generic synonyms: Block, Pulley, Pulley Block, Pulley-block
Specialized synonyms: Snatch Block

Definition of Fairlead

1. Noun. (nautical) A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fairlead

1. a device used to hold a ship's rigging in place [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fairlead

fairest
fairfieldite
fairgoer
fairgoers
fairground
fairgrounds
fairheaded
fairhood
fairie
fairies
fairily
fairing
fairings
fairish
fairishly
fairlead (current term)
fairleader
fairleaders
fairleads
fairlike
fairly
fairness
fairness commission
fairnesses
fairs
fairtrade
fairwater
fairway
fairways

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