Meaning of FORESTAY
| Pronunciation: | | 'fowr`stey
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[n] an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast |
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FORESTAY is a 8 letter word that starts with F. |
| | See Also: | | mainstay, stay | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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