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Forestay

A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

📖 Definitions of "Forestay"

noun
  1. 1

    A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

verb
  1. 1

    To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.

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