fairlead

English

Etymology

From fair +‎ lead.

Pronunciation

Noun

fairlead (plural fairleads)

  1. (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.
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Laser Rigging Instructions”, in California State University, Sacramento‎[1], page 1:
      Approach the boat from the bow and use the Cunningham fairlead to help guide the foot of the mast into the hole in the hull.

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