forestay
IPA: fˈɔrʌstˈeɪ
noun
- (nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
verb
- (transitive) To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
- (transitive) To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.
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