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forestay

Noun

fore=stay

WORDNET DICTIONARY

forestay(n = noun.artifact) Array - an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast; Array

is a kind of stay

forestay, n.

A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship. [1913 Webster]

forestay, n. Naut. a stay from the head of the foremast to the ship's deck to support the foremast.

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