abackstays

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Synonyms: backstays, backstay, jackstays, backstabs

Antonyms: backstays, backstay, jackstays, backstabs

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Adverb

1. {{lb|en|nautical|of sails}} Lined up in the direction of the [[wind]] and thus not propelled by the wind

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