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Forestay

Forestay Meaning & Definition
Forestay Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Forestay?

[n] an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast

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See Also | mainstay | stay

Forestay In Webster's Dictionary

\Fore"stay`\, n. (Naut.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under {Ship}.

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