Found 2 items, similar to Forestay.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: forestay forestay n : an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
English → English (gcide) Definition: Forestay Forestay \Fore"stay`\, n. (Naut.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship. [1913 Webster]