forestay

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A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
{n} the stay which reaches from the foremast head to the bowsprit end, a prop to support the carriage of a printing press
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{i} front rope of a mast (on a ship)
A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast
A mast support that runs from the top of the mast, or near the top of the mast, to the bow
A line running from the bow of the boat to the upper part of the mast designed to pull the mast forward A forestay that attaches slightly below the top of the mast can be used to help control the bend of the mast The most forward stay on the boat is also called the headstay
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
3/32" stainless wire with forked fittings at each end that provides fore-and-aft support for the mast and is the wire to which the jib luff is snapped
The wire (cable) that supports the mast from the bow or tip of jib club and prevents the top of the mast from moving aft
a stay supporting the mast from fall back Runs from the bow to the top of the mast
A wire running from the upper part of the mast to the bow of the boat