About The Word Backstay
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Backstay
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What's The Definition Of Backstay?
[n] a stay that supports the back of something
Synonyms | Synonyms for Backstay: Related Terms | Find terms related to Backstay: See Also | stay Backstay In Webster's Dictionary \Back"stay`\, n. [Back, a. orn.+ stay.]
1. (Naut.) 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.
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