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fairlead

/ˈfeə.liːd/

Traducción: Dispositivo o accesorio utilizado para guiar un cable o cabo en el aparejo de una embarcación, evitando el roce y asegurando un funcionamiento suave.

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C2formalcommontechnical/ˈfeə.liːd/

A pulley-block or fitting used to guide a rope in a ship's rigging, preventing chafing and ensuring smooth operation.

  • 🇪🇸Dispositivo o accesorio utilizado para guiar un cable o cabo en el aparejo de una embarcación, evitando el roce y asegurando un funcionamiento suave.
  1. Guiding device for ropes C2 formal technical

    A pulley, block, or other device used to guide a rope, cable, or line, especially on a ship, to prevent chafing and ensure smooth movement.

    • The sailor adjusted the rope through the fairlead to reduce friction.
    • The fairlead on the deck guided the anchor chain smoothly.
    • They installed a new fairlead to protect the rigging from wear.

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  • fairleads plural form
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  • fairlead's possessive singular form