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backstay

Backstay is a 8 letter word which starts with the letter B and ends with the letter Y for which we found 2 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship slanting a little aft to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast.
(n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
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