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BACKSTAY
backstay
(noun) a stay that supports the back of something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
backstay (plural backstays)
(nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.
Coordinate terms
• forestay
Anagrams
• stay back
Source: Wiktionary
Back"stay`, n. Etym: [Back, a. orn.+ stay.]
1. (Naut.)
Definition: A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast. [ Often used in the plural.]
2. A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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