forestay
forestay · forestays
A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing shipA stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
Meaning
1 sensesA stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
Origin
From Middle English forstay, forstey, vorstey, equivalent to fore- + stay (“a stay, rope”)From Middle English forstay, forstey, vorstey, equivalent to fore- + stay (“a stay, rope”).
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plural: forestaysSynonyms
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