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English 1 sense of the word forestay:
NOUNartifactforestayan adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit
Englishforestay: 1 sense noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast.
NarrowermainstayThe forestay that braces the mainmast
Broaderstay(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
Spanishestay de proa, puntal
Catalanpuntal

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