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Meaning of
forestay
in English
forestay
us
/ˈfɔrɪsteɪ/
us
/ˈfɔːr.stiː/
uk
/ˈfɒːr.steɪ/
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Definitions
Noun
a
rope
from
mast
to
bow
(
nautical
)
The
crew
adjusted
the
forestay
to
stabilize
the
mast
.
Verb
to
delay
or
hinder
something
beforehand
;
prevent
it
The
manager
tried
to
forestay
the
project
by
allocating
more
resources
.
to
secure
or
fasten
in
advance
;
prevent
movement
The
sailor
had
to
forestay
the
sail
to
prevent
it
from
flapping
wildly
.
Base Words
stay
fore