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Backstay - What does it mean?

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backstay

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) 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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