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Rareforestay
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.A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
verb
- 1.To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
- 2.To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.
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