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Webster 1913 Edition

Forestay

Fore′stayˊ

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Noun.
(Naut.)
A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under
Ship
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Webster 1828 Edition

Forestay

FORESTAY

,
Noun.
In a ship's rigging, a large strong rope reaching from the foremast head towards the bowsprit end, to support the mast.

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