English Explanatory Dictionary

fairlead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

fairlead fairleads

Etymology

From fair + lead.

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