jackstay en · NOUN
Etymology
From Jack + stay.
Meanings
- A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.
- A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable.
- A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard.
- A line fixed at both ends, which may be used to guide a load or a diver along the route of the line. Uses include guidance to and from the underwater work site, and as a means of controlling an underwater search.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jackstays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
fi turvaköysi (diving: line to guide a load or a diver) · fi elämänlanka (nautical: line etc. to which a safety harness can be clipped)