English Explanatory Dictionary

checkstay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stay, typically adjustable, attached to the mast below the primary backstay, used to control mast bend and stabilize the midsection of the mast, preventing unwanted movement or “pumping”.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɛkˌsteɪ/

Word forms

checkstay checkstays

Etymology

From check + stay.

Related words

backstay forestay
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