Forestay

Definition:

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

Compare forestay with other words:

forestay vs. foresty

forestal vs. forestay

forestay vs. forestry

foresay vs. forestay

forestay vs. prevent

forestall vs. forestay

forestay vs. hinder

delay vs. forestay

fasten vs. forestay

forestay vs. secure

bowsprit vs. forestay

bow vs. forestay

foremast vs. forestay

forestay vs. postpone

forestay vs. stay