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backstay [ˈbækˌsteɪ] n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a stay leading aft from the upper part of a mast to the deck or stern 2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) Machinery a supporting piece or arresting part 3. anything that supports or strengthens the back of something, such as leather covering the back seam of a shoe ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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