Definition of "fairlead" []

• Nautical A device such as a ring or block of wood with a hole in it through which rigging is passed to hold it in place or prevent it from snagging or chafing. (noun)

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• "The knot will keep the line from pulling through the turning block or fairlead."
• "And how the shape of the jib sails affected by halyard tension, sheet tension and fairlead position."
• "This product comes with circuit breaker protector, weather sealed solenoid contactor, 4-way roller fairlead and heavy duty latched hook with thimble."