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Definition of Bobstay
1. n. A rope or chain to confine the bowsprit of a ship downward to the stem or cutwater; -- usually in the pl.
Definition of Bobstay
1. Noun. (nautical) A strong rope or chain rigging running from the end of the bowsprit to the ship's stem or cutwater ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bobstay
1. a steadying rope [n -STAYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bobstay
Literary usage of Bobstay
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Kedge-anchor; Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William N. Brady (1864)
"A Table showing the Strength of Short Round- linked bobstay, Bowsprit-shroud or
Crane Chain, without Studs, such as is used for Rigging, &c. NOTE. ..."
2. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1863)
"her bobstay shortly after starting, and when she was making excellent way .
while in the third round the Marguerite carried away her mast, ..."
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