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Forestay

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

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Mainstay 76% connected

The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop.

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Stay 76% connected

A large, strong rope, employed to support a mast, by being extended from the head of one mast down to some other, or to some part of the vessel. Thos…

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