Main Stay
Sea Terms
The hemp or wire rope leading from the mainmast head to the foremast near the deck, where it sets up. The mainmast is stayed (supported) by it, and on this stay the main staysail is set. (See Stays.)
The hemp or wire rope leading from the mainmast head to the foremast near the deck, where it sets up. The mainmast is stayed (supported) by it, and on this stay the main staysail is set. (See Stays.)