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1. (n.) backstay
any of various shrouds that reinforce a ship's masts against forward pull.
2. (n.) backstay
a supporting or checking piece in a mechanism.
3. backstay
a strip of leather at the back of a shoe, usu. serving as reinforcement.
Etymology: (1860–65; back1+stay2)
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1. (noun) backstay
a stay that supports the back of something
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1. (noun) backstay
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
2. (noun) backstay
a rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion
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