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Meaning of backstay

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backstay

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

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