fairlead

fair·lead  (fârld) also fair·lead·er (-ldr)

n. Nautical

A device such as a ring or block of wood with a hole in it through which rigging is passed to hold it in place or prevent it from snagging or chafing.

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fairlead [ˈfɛəˌliːd], fairleader

n

(Transport / Nautical Terms) 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

Thesaurus

Noun

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fairlead - a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing pulley, pulley block, pulley-block, block - a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope snatch block - a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope