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noun - a stay that supports the back of something
noun - a support for a mast
BACKSTAYS - A backstay is a piece of standing rigging on a sailing vessel that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forest...
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| Plural form of backstay. |
| A stay on a sailing ship leading downwards and aft from the top or upper part of a mast. |
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| A Backstay is a piece of standing rigging on a sailing vessel that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forestay and jib. It is an important sail trim control and has a direct effect on the shape of the mainsail and the headsail. Backstays are generally adjusted by block and tackle, hydraulic adjusters, or lines leading to winches. |