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Record 1 2014-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A backstay running from mast to rail of a sailing ship [or boat] and adjustable by means of a tackle or lever.

OBS

Usually used in cases where the boom is too long to clear the backstays when going about. A non-adjustable backstay is called a standing or permanent backstay.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Hauban mobile qui retient le mât sur l'arrière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
DEF

Cable que sujeta el palo a la borda o regala y que queda fijado detrás de los obenques.

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