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fairlead
[ fair-leed ]
noun
- a pulley, thimble, etc., used to guide a rope forming part of the rigging of a ship, crane, etc., in such a way as to prevent chafing.
- Machinery. (on power shovels or cranes) a swiveling mounting for sheaves, over which cables pass.
fairlead
/ ˈfɛəˌliːd /
noun
- nautical a block or ring through which a line is rove to keep it clear of obstructions, prevent chafing, or maintain it at an angle Also calledleader
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Judson was watching the last hawser slipping through the fairlead.
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