bobstay

noun

Meaning

A strong rope or chain rigging running from the end of the bowsprit to the ship's stem or cutwater.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

gobline(English)boatrope(English)bell rope(English)ropeband(English)backstay(English)brail(English)bowgrace(English)brace(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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