About The Word Fairlead
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Fairlead
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What's The Definition Of Fairlead?
[n] a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
Synonyms | Synonyms for Fairlead: Related Terms | Find terms related to Fairlead: See Also | block | pulley | pulley-block | snatch block |
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