Meaning & use
backstay
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A rope or cable running from the top of a ship's mast to the stern, used to support the mast.
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The sailor tightened the backstay before the storm hit.
A snapped backstay could bring the whole mast crashing down.
A note on using this word
A specialized nautical term, paired with 'forestay,' which supports the mast from the front instead of the rear.
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