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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.
2.
Machinery. (on power shovels or cranes) a swiveling mounting for sheaves, over which cables pass.
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fairlead or fairleader (ˈfɛəˌliːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| nautical Also called: leader a block or ring through which a line is rove to keep it clear of obstructions, prevent chafing, or maintain it at an angle | |
| fairleader or fairleader | |
| —n | |
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Fair lead
is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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