forestay

A noun referring to an adjustable stay on a sailing vessel that runs from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit, used to control the bending of the mast.

• 🇫🇷Nom masculin désignant un étai réglable sur un voilier, qui va du mât de misaine (ou du mât avant) vers le pont ou le beaupré, et qui sert à contrôler la courbure du mât.

1. Nautical rigging component C2 formal

   A strong, adjustable cable or rope that runs from the upper part of the foremast down to the deck or bowsprit, used to support the mast and control its forward bend.

   • The sailor tightened the forestay to reduce the mast's bend.
   • A broken forestay can cause the foremast to collapse.
   • Before setting sail, always check the tension on the forestay.

   🇫🇷étai de beaupré (ou étai avant)

• forestays plural form
• forestays' possessive plural form
• forestay's possessive singular form