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Meaning of 'backstay' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Backstay [ n.]
- 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.
- A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

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