backstay (Crossword)
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Definitions of “backstay”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• A wire fixed to the mast running to the stern
• A rigging wire used to keep the mast from moving forward
• A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship
• A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion
• Stay extending from ship's mastheads to the side of the ship
• A line running from the masthead to the stern to support the mast
• A mast support that runs from the top of the mast to the stern of the yacht
• A wire support for the mast, usually running from the stern to the head of the mast
• A wire-rope from the top of the mast leading aft to prevent the mast from bending forward
• The back brace of a rigger that locks the pin in position to maintain pitch (not found on wing rigger boats)
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