backstay

Betekenis (Engels)

1. 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.
2. A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.

Sinonieme

allowance

assist

assistance

backing

benefit

boost

brace

comfort

contribution

hand

✋

modillion

prop

rest

sprag

subsidy

subvention

support

reinforcement

back stay

locating rod

registration arm

Vertalings

pataras

paterazzo

controtirante

paterasso

achterstag

Achterstag

patrise

étai arrière

Etimologie (Engels)

From back + stay.