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Backstag
A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast to the back…A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) 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.
Meaning
2 sensesA part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) 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.
Backstag
A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.
More definitions
- a stay that supports the back of something
Translations
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By meaning 1
part of the rigging:
Origin
From back + stay.From back + stay.
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