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fairlead::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | block, pulley, pulley-block, pulley block |
| Has types | snatch block |
Examples of fairlead
fairlead
The Grapple's caprail is curved to fairlead and prevent chaffing of the towing hawser.
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The rollers serve as low-friction fairlead for the wire rope or chain used for the lift.
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Fairlead Academy gives a select group extra attention in an effort to cut the dropout rate in St. Mary's.
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The anchor fairlead is usually bronze or stainless steel as it must take the regular abrasion of the warp and chain.
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The anchor fairlead is usually set on the change of angle between the deck and the topside to prevent wear and tear.
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Fairlead-A U shape or circular fitting often positioned near the bow that leads an anchor warp or a sheet to a cleat or winch.
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- A pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
- A fairlead is a device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object, out of the way or to stop it from moving laterally. Typically a fairlead will be a ring or hook. The fairlead may be a separate piece of hardware, or it could be a hole in the structure.
- (Fairleads) Smooth grooves or channels of metal or hardwood through which rope is led to prevent chafing
- A fitting designed to control the direction of a line with minimal friction.
- Device containing pulley wheels or rollers used so that the winch can pull in the cable from any direction without damage (26).
- A device consisting of pulleys or rollers arranged to permit the reeling in of a cable from any direction; often used in conjunction with winches and similar apparatus. back
- Fitting to route control lines or cables.
- A small hoop, or tunnel, that guides a line, or protects a line from fouling.
- A means of leading a rope in its proper direction
