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 Definitions of forestay  [ˈfɔrˌsteɪ, ˈfoʊr-]  

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Definition of 'forestay' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) forestay
the lowermost stay of a foremast.
Definition of 'forestay' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) forestay
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
Definition of 'forestay' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) forestay
a large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship

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