Definition of Backstay
Back´stay`
Pronunciation:
băk´stā`
n.
1.
(Naut.)
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
.
2.
A
rope
or
strap
used
to
prevent
excessive
forward
motion
.
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