Definition of forestay Forestay

fore•stay

We found 7 definitions of forestay from 5 different sources.

What does forestay mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: forestays

forestay - an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast

stay continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court"

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Wiktionary

forestay (Noun)
A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship .
forestay (Verb)
To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
forestay (Verb)
To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.