backstay

1. n. A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast. Source: opted

2. n. A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion. Source: opted

3. n. a stay that supports the back of something Source: wordnet

4. 1. (Naut.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast. [ Often used in the plural.] 2. A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion. Source: webster

5. A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of aship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting themast. [ Often used in the plural.] Source: adambom

6. n. a stay that supports the back of something Source: ecdict

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