backstay

backstay englannista suomeksi

1. ankkurilevy, tuki, jäykiste

0. Substantiivi

1. peräharus, takastaagi, hekstaagi, hekki

2. takale

backstay englanniksi

1. (senseid) A part of the rigging of a ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.

2. A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.