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 Definitions of fairlead  [ˈfɛərˌlid]  

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Definition of 'fairlead' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) fairlead
a pulley, thimble, or the like that guides a rope forming part of the rigging of a ship or crane in such a way as to prevent chafing.

Etymology:  (1855–60)

Definition of 'fairlead' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) fairlead
a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

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