Forestay - Law Dictionary Search Results

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Forestay

A large strong rope reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit to support the mast See Illust under Ship...

The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays...

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