backstay
Senso (Inglese)
- 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.
Concetti
sinonimi
back stay
locating rod
registration arm
Traduzioni
Etimologia (Inglese)
From back + stay.
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