backstay

n. 后部撑物

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backstays 复数 backstays

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A part of the rigging of a sailing 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.

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  2. 2.

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

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stay

词源

From back + stay.

来源：wiktionary