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Word entry · 8 letters

fairlead

Best crossword clue

"Rope guide"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPart of speech nounSorted aadefilrStarts with FEnds with D1 clues
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Definitions

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

Word origin

From fair + lead.

Used in a sentence

  • 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.

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