Jackstay Definition

jăkstā

noun

A stay for racing or cruising vessels used to steady the mast against the strain of the gaff.

American Heritage

A rope or rod along a ship's yard, to which the edge of a sail is fastened.

Webster's New World

A rope or rod that runs up and down a ship's mast, along which the yard moves when being hoisted or lowered.

Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Jackstay

Singular:

jackstay

Plural:

jackstays

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