Associations to the word «Backstay»
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Wiktionary
BACKSTAY, noun. (nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.
Dictionary definition
BACKSTAY, noun. A stay that supports the back of something.
Wise words
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