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backstay
n.
rope or shroud extending from the top of a mast back to a ship's side or stern to help support the mast (Nautical); supporting device at or for the back of something (Machinery)
Backstay
- For the backstay of a boot (footwear), see Boot#Parts of a boot.
A
backstay is a piece of
standing rigging on a
sailing vessel that runs from the
mast to either its
transom or rear quarter, counteracting the
forestay and
jib. It is an important sail trim control and has a direct effect on the shape of the
mainsail and the
headsail. Backstays are generally adjusted by
block and tackle,
hydraulic adjusters, or lines leading to winches.
backstay
Noun
1. a stay that supports the back of something
(hypernym) stay
Backstay
(n.)
A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
(n.)
A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
backstay
backstay /'bækstei/- danh từ
- (hàng hải) ((thường) số nhiều) dây néo sau (néo cột buồm)
- cái chống lưng, cái đỡ sau lưng
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