fairlead
nounEtymology From fair + lead.
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Nautical, Transport A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally.
- Approach the boat from the bow and use the Cunningham fairlead to help guide the foot of the mast into the hole in the hull.(Can we date this quote?), “Laser Rigging Instructions”, in California State University, Sacramento, page 1: