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Fairlead

nounid 55958·updated May 18, 2026
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a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

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Fairleads
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Fairlead's
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Fairleads'

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a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

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