fairlead
/fair-leed/US // ˈfɛərˌlid //UK // (ˈfɛəˌliːd) //
航标,航向标,航标杆,航向盘
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a pulley, thimble, etc., used to guide a rope forming part of the rigging of a ship, crane, etc., in such a way as to prevent chafing.
- : Machinery. a swiveling mounting for sheaves, over which cables pass.
Examples
Judson was watching the last hawser slipping through the fairlead.
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