fairlead
(noun) a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship’s rigging to avoid chafing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fairlead (plural fairleads)
(nautical) A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally
Source: Wiktionary
20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
