- Fair-leader
- Fair-leader Fair"-lead`er, n. (Naut.) A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope. [1913 Webster]
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Fair-leader
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fair-leader — fairˈ lead or fair leader noun A ring, hole or set of holes, etc, or more elaborate device, for guiding a rope, etc so as to reduce friction • • • Main Entry: ↑fair … Useful english dictionary
fair-lead — fairˈ lead or fair leader noun A ring, hole or set of holes, etc, or more elaborate device, for guiding a rope, etc so as to reduce friction • • • Main Entry: ↑fair … Useful english dictionary
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