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Forestay
Meaning
Noun
●
In Nautical:
A
stay
that
extends
from the top
of the
foremast
to the
bow
or
bowsprit
of a
sailing
ship
Verb
●
To
stay
beforehand;
secure
or
fasten
with or
as with
a forestay.
●
To
stay
,
delay
,
postpone
, or
hinder
beforehand;
forestall
; prevent.
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Origin
forestay
English
fore-
English
stay
English
steyen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Headstay
Related
Countershaft
Cutterhead
Steerer Tube
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