Fairleads

/ˈfɛrˌlɛdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fairlead; multiple devices that guide ropes or cables on a ship.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'fairlead' formed by adding the '-s' suffix (from Old English '-as'), the standard English method for pluralizing nouns.

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Modern superyachts might have dozens of fairleads, each one precisely positioned to reduce drag and friction—it's a perfect example of how tiny engineering details compound into significant performance improvements.

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