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Long lines or cables, reaching from the stern of the vessel to the mast heads, used to support the mast.
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A small channel on the side of a vessel, for the dead-eyes of the backstays.
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A large, strong rope, employed to support a mast, by being extended from the head of one mast down to some other, or to some part of the vessel. Those which lead forward are called fore-and-aft stays; those which lead to the vessel's side are called backstays. See Illust. of Ship.
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A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.; also. the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces.
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