forestay

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Synonyms: forestry, forestal, foresty, foresay, foresta, forestall, forest, foreplay, forestial, forester, homestay

Antonyms: forestry, forestal, foresty, foresay, foresta, forestall, forest, foreplay, forestial, forester, homestay

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Noun

1. A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

Verb

1. To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.

Verb

1. To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.

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