Definition of backstay
English to English noun - a stay that supports the back of something
source: WordNet 3.0 - A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast.
source: Webster 1913
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backstay, backset, basta, backseat, backcast, backsight, baketa, bast, bobstay, buckety, back out, backchat, backdate, bibacity, buckshot, backside, basicity, bakit, bakat, boast
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