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forestay

The correct spelling is forestay.

How to pronounce forestay

noun

Say it like: For-est-aee

The correct spelling is forestay. A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

verb

  1. 1.To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
  2. 2.To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.

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