Uk English Meaning of forestay

forestay

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Definitions and Meaning of forestay in English

Wordnet

forestay (n)

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

Webster

forestay (n.)

A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship.

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forestay

an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mastA large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsp

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forestalling => forestalling, forestaller => forestaller, forestalled => forestalled, forestall => forestall, forestal => forestry,