fairlead

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Synonyms: failed, airhead, faired, fairleads, fairley, fairless, mairead

Antonyms: failed, airhead, faired, fairleads, fairley, fairless, mairead

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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.

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