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- [fair-leed or fair-lee-der]
- /ˈfɛərˌlid or ˈfɛərˌli dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fair-leed or fair-lee-der]
- /ˈfɛərˌlid or ˈfɛərˌli dər/
Definitions of fairlead word
- noun fairlead a pulley, thimble, etc., used to guide a rope forming part of the rigging of a ship, crane, etc., in such a way as to prevent chafing. 1
- noun fairlead Machinery. (on power shovels or cranes) a swiveling mounting for sheaves, over which cables pass. 1
- noun fairlead A ring mounted on a boat or ship to guide a rope, keeping it clear of obstructions and preventing it from being cut or chafed. 1
- noun fairlead a block or ring through which a line is rove to keep it clear of obstructions, prevent chafing, or maintain it at an angle 0
- noun fairlead (nautical) A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally. 0
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Origin of fairlead
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; fair1 + lead1
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Parts of speech for Fairlead
noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fairlead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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