Backstay
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backstay is a noun meaning A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.
Meaning
A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) 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.
Word Forms
- backstays
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include topmast, forestay, staysail, headstay, capshore, bobstay.
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