What does headstay mean?
Headstay means (nautical) Synonym of forestay..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(nautical) Synonym of forestay..
The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather.
Use headstay when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Headstay means (nautical) Synonym of forestay..
Common synonyms include forestay.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather.
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