jackstay (Meaning)
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jackstay (n.)
A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened.
Synonyms & Antonyms of jackstay
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jackstay Sentence Examples
- The jackstay serves as a vital safety line for workers on high-rise buildings.
- Sailors use the jackstay to secure the sails to the mast of a ship.
- The jackstay acted as a safety net for the window washers working on the skyscraper.
- In the film, the protagonist uses the jackstay to cross a treacherous ravine.
- The jackstay was an essential component of the ship's rigging, ensuring the stability of the vessel.
- The strong winds caused the jackstay to snap, sending the sailor plummeting into the sea.
- The climbers attached themselves to the jackstay for safety during their ascent up the sheer cliff face.
- The old jackstay had become worn and frayed, and needed to be replaced before it posed a safety hazard.
- The firefighters used the jackstay to rappel down the side of the burning building to rescue the trapped occupants.
- The adventurous tightrope walker balanced skillfully on the jackstay, high above the cheering crowd.
FAQs About the word jackstay
A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The jackstay serves as a vital safety line for workers on high-rise buildings.
Sailors use the jackstay to secure the sails to the mast of a ship.
The jackstay acted as a safety net for the window washers working on the skyscraper.
In the film, the protagonist uses the jackstay to cross a treacherous ravine.
