FAIRLEAD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

Categories: Pulley, Pulley-block, Pulley block, Block

Synonyms

Fairlead

🔗 Related Words

fair – A related word in the same word family.

lead – A related word in the same word family.

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Tracking word families reveals how metaphors hardened into literal meanings over time.

➡️ Words that Start with FA

Farcically Famulus Fallen Fallows Farther Fandangos Fascioliasis Faithlessly Fathomed Farrago Farthingales

Words that End with AD ⬅️

Chad Cheerlead Chiliad Clad Copyread Cornbread Crawdad Crosshead Crossroad Cryptomonad Cycad Dad