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backstay

backstay

A wire or rope running from the mast towards the stern to support the mast.

All languages

English
backstay
Norwegian
akterstag
Japanese
バックステイ — ばっくすてい — bakkusutei
Korean
백스테이 — baekseutei
Spanish
estay de popa
French
pataras
German
Achterstag

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