BOBSTAYS

Noun

bobstays

plural of bobstay

Source: Wiktionary


BOBSTAY

Bob"stay` (, n. Etym: [Bob + stay.] (Naut.)

Definition: A rope or chain to confine the bowsprit of a ship downward to the stem or cutwater; -- usually in the pl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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IMPULSIVE

(adjective) without forethought; “letting him borrow her car was an impulsive act that she immediately regretted”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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