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Fairlead — A fairlead is a device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally. Typically a fairlead will be a ring or hook. The fairlead may be a separate piece of hardware, or it could be a hole in … Wikipedia
fairlead — noun Date: circa 1841 1. (also fairleader) a block, ring, or strip of plank with holes that serves as a guide for the running rigging or any ship s rope and keeps it from chafing 2. a course of running ship s rope that avoids all chafing … New Collegiate Dictionary
fairlead — /fair leed /, n. 1. 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. 2. Mach. (on power shovels or cranes) a swiveling mounting for sheaves, over which cables… … Universalium
fairlead — ring through which rope is led to change its direction without friction Nautical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
fairlead — [ fɛ:li:d] noun a ring mounted on a boat to keep a rope clear of obstructions and prevent chafing … English new terms dictionary
fairlead — fair·lead … English syllables
fairlead — fair•lead [[t]ˈfɛərˌlid[/t]] also fair′lead er n. naut. navig. 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 … From formal English to slang
fairlead — /ˈfɛəlid/ (say fairleed) noun a fitting on a ship, such as a ring, thimble, or block, or a strip of board with holes in it, through which running rigging is passed to be guided and kept clear of obstructions and chafing. Also, fair leader. {fair1 …
fairlead — n. Naut. a device to guide rope etc., e.g. to prevent cutting or chafing … Useful english dictionary
ГОСТ 26069-86: Механизмы палубные и судовые устройства. Термины и определения — Терминология ГОСТ 26069 86: Механизмы палубные и судовые устройства. Термины и определения оригинал документа: D. Ankereinrichtung Е. Anchor handling gear F. Appareil de mouillage Палубный механизм, предназначенный для отдачи и подъема якорей и… … Словарь-справочник терминов нормативно-технической документации
