Backstay

Definition:

• (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.
• (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Compare backstay with other words:

backstay vs. beam

abaft vs. backstay

backstay vs. wind

backstay vs. shroud

backstay vs. strain

backstay vs. support

backstay vs. masthead

backstay vs. ship

backstay vs. rigging

backstay vs. sailing

backstay vs. stay

back vs. backstay