Definitions for forestay
ˈfɔrˌsteɪ, ˈfoʊr-forestay

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forestaynoun

   an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forestay

   On a sailing vessel, a forestay, sometimes just called a stay, is a piece of standing rigging which keeps a mast from falling backwards. It is attached either at the very top of the mast, or in fractional rigs between about 1/8 and 1/4 from the top of the mast. The other end of the forestay is attached to the bow of the boat.Often a sail is attached to the forestay. This sail may be a jib or a genoa. In a cutter rig, the jib or jibs are flown from stays in front of the forestay, perhaps going from the masthead to a bowsprit. The sail on the forestay is then referred to as the staysail or stays'l. A forestay might be made from stainless steel wire on a modern yacht, solid stainless steel rod, carbon rod, or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (such as Spectra or Dyneema) on a high-performance racing boat, and galvanised wire or natural fibers on an older cutter or square-rigged ship.

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1. forestay

   A forestay is a type of rigging on a sailing vessel, which is a strong cable or rope running from the mast to the bow of the ship. It helps to control and support the mast, ensuring that it stays upright.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forestaynoun

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

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1. Forestay

   On a sailing vessel, a forestay, sometimes just called a stay, is a piece of standing rigging which keeps a mast from falling backwards. It is attached either at the very top of the mast, or in fractional rigs between about 1/8 and 1/4 from the top of the mast. The other end of the forestay is attached to the bow of the boat. Often a sail is attached to the forestay. This sail may be a jib or a genoa. In a cutter rig, the jib or jibs are flown from stays in front of the forestay, perhaps going from the masthead to a bowsprit. The sail on the forestay is then referred to as the staysail or stays'l. A forestay might be made from stainless steel wire on a modern yacht, solid stainless steel rod, carbon rod, or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene on a high-performance racing boat, and galvanised wire or natural fibers on an older cutter or square-rigged ship. Contrast with backstay and shrouds.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forestay

   fōr′stā, n. a rope reaching from the foremast-head to the bowsprit end to support the mast.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forestay in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forestay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=forestay
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestay
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestay
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=forestay
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=forestay