forestay (Crossword)
We didn't find answers to the clue “Forestay” but we did find clues
where “Forestay” could be the answer:
- An adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit
- Nautical terminology
- Stay
- The lowermost stay of a foremast
Definitions of “forestay”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Stay leading from the foremast to the bow of a ship
• On a sailing vessel, a forestay, sometimes just called a stay
• An adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit
• A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit
• A mast support that runs from the top of the mast, or near the top of the mast
• A supporting line running from the bow of the boat to the upper part of the mast
• A stay leading aft and upwards toward the mainmast of a sloop, knockabout, cutter, ketch
• A stay leading aft and upward from the stem or knightheads of a vessel to the head of the fore lower mast
• Wire, sometimes rod, support for the mast, running from the bowsprit or foredeck to a point at or near the top of the mast
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