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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

forestay

/ˈfɔːr.steɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does forestay mean?

noun

The wire or rod that extends from the masthead of a sailing vessel to the bow, used to support the forestay shroud or to provide additional support to the mast.

Example

"The sailor carefully adjusted the forestay to ensure the mast was properly aligned."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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