backstay en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From back + stay.
Meanings
- A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.
- A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| backstays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (14)
fi takastaagi (part of the rigging) · fi peräharus (part of the rigging) · hu achterstág (part of the rigging) · kl barduuni (part of the rigging) · pt brandal (part of the rigging) · fi takale (part of a shoe) · pl achtersztag (part of the rigging) · it controtirante (part of the rigging) · fi hekki (part of the rigging) · fi hekstaagi (part of the rigging) · bg бакщаг (part of the rigging) · de Backstag (part of the rigging) · pl aftersztag (part of the rigging) · mi tukuroa (part of the rigging)