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18d heavy ropes on a sailing ship (5) ? T ? Y ?

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[emmie]

stays -

[JJ109]

Stays

[elliemay1]

stays

[emmie]

Stays are ropes, wires, or rods on sailing vessels that run fore-and-aft along the centerline from the masts to the hull, deck, bowsprit, or to other masts which serve to stabilize the masts. A stay is part of the standing rigging and is used to support the weight of a mast.

[grumpee]

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[emmie]

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