backstay
Noun
Meaning
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.
A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
back
support
guy
cable
chain
stay
rope
reinforcement
brace
backwoods
backdrop
backstroke
backache
backflow
head-stay
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