- 1. n. The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop. Source: opted
- 2. n. Main support; principal dependence. Source: opted
- 3. n. a prominent supporter Source: wordnet
- 4. n. a central cohesive source of support and stability Source: wordnet
- 5. n. the forestay that braces the mainmast Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. (Naut.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop. 2. Main support; principal dependence. The great mainstay of the Church. Buckle. Source: webster
- 7. The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to themaintop. Source: adambom
- 8. n:100 n. the forestay that braces the mainmast Source: ecdict
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