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Backstay
Meaning
Noun
●
In Nautical:
A part of the
rigging
of a
sailing ship
extending
from
masthead
the
top
of the
mast
to the back of the
ship
; they support the
strain
on all
upper
masts
and provide
additional
support to the
shrouds
when the
wind
is
abaft
the beam.
●
A
strengthening
or
supporting
piece
that is
built
into the back of something.
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