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fore·stay
(fôr′stā′)n. Nautical
A stay extending forward and down from the foremost mast to the deck or bowsprit of a sailing vessel.
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forestay
(ˈfɔːˌsteɪ)n
(Nautical Terms) nautical an adjustable stay leading from the truck of the foremast to the deck, stem, or bowsprit, for controlling the motion or bending of the mast
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fore•stay
(ˈfɔrˌsteɪ, ˈfoʊr-)n.
the lowermost stay of a foremast.
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Noun 1. forestay - an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
mainstay - the forestay that braces the mainmast
stay - (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
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forestay
n (Naut) → Fockstag nt
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