Lexi1 - forestay - definition and examples

forestay (noun)

1

(nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

1

(transitive) To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.

2

(transitive) To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.

1

(nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

1

(transitive) To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.

2

(transitive) To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.