backstays

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A form of backstay — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of backstay
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