Brazilian Portugese Meaning of backstay

estai de ré

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Definitions and Meaning of backstay in English

Wordnet

backstay (n)

a stay that supports the back of something

Webster

backstay (n.)

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.

A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

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estai de ré

a stay that supports the back of somethingA rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supp

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