jackstay English

Meaning jackstay meaning

What does jackstay mean?

jackstay noun

— (nautical) A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.

— (nautical) A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable.

— (nautical) A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard.

— diving: line to guide a load or a diver

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jackstay English » English

jack stay

straight pole brace

stay-pole

stay

overarm support

jackshaft stay

horse

force piece

brace strut

brace rod

bar stay