Meaning Of The Word Backstay

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What's The Definition Of Backstay?

backstay in American English
a stay extending aft from a masthead to the side or stern of a vessel

backstay in American English 1
noun: a supporting or checking piece in a mechanism

backstay in American English 2
noun: any of various shrouds forming part of a vessel's standing rigging and leading aft from masts above a lower mast to the sides or stern of the vessel in order to reinforce the masts against forward pull

backstay in British English
noun: a stay leading aft from the upper part of a mast to the deck or stern

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