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  1. 1. n. A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship. Source: webster
  4. 4. A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to thebowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast Source: ecdict

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foremastmastbowspritheadlargereachingropeseeshipstrongsupportadjustablebendingcontrolsdeckstay

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