Definition of Forestay

1. Noun. An adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast.

Specialized synonyms: Mainstay
Generic synonyms: Stay

Definition of Forestay

1. n. A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship.

Definition of Forestay

1. a wire or rope used to support a foremast [n -STAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forestay

forest
forestage
forestages
forestal
forestall
forestall
forestalled
forestaller
forestallers
forestalling
forestallment
forestallments
forestalls
forestation
forestations
forestay (current term)
forestays
forestaysail
forestaysails
forested
forested areas or land
forester
forester
foresters
forestial
forestick
forestier's disease
forestiera
Forestiera neomexicana
foresting

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