What is another word for Jackstay?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈakste͡ɪ] (IPA)

Jackstay is a nautical term that refers to a long pole or spar used to support as well as secure a rope or cable. In case of the marines, this term also refers to a stiff wire rope that runs along a ship's deck to provide support to cargo. There are many synonyms that can be used instead of jackstay, such as batten, brace, stay, girt, and girdle. Other terms that can also be used include lashing, tie, tether, bind, and fasten. No matter which term you use, they all relate to securing or holding something in place for safety or transport, whether it be cargo on a ship or a bundle of sticks on a wagon.

What are the hypernyms for Jackstay?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    rigging, boating equipment, Maritime hardware, Naval hardware, Sailboat accessories, nautical equipment.

Usage examples for Jackstay

I had traced out bit by bit, until now I could clearly see the Jackstay, running along the top of the royal mast; and, you know, the royal itself was set.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
I put my left arm round the Ordinary's body-getting hold of the Jackstay on the other side.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
At his touch, as though by magic, the young fellow calmed down, and Stubbins-reaching round him-grasped the Jackstay on the other side.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson

Related words: tent pole, tent holder, tent stakes, camping tent stakes, strong tent stakes, camp stakes, steel tent stakes, free standing tent, free standing tents

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