forestay Synonyms & Antonyms
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Forestay as a Noun
A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
Forestay as a Verb
To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.
Word Forms & Grammar
forestay (plural forestays)
forestay (third-person singular simple present forestays, present participle forestaying, simple past and past participle forestayed)
Origin of Forestay
Origin 1: From Middle English forstay, forstey, vorstey, equivalent to fore- + stay (“a stay, rope”).
Origin 2: From fore- + stay (“to hold off, postpone, delay”).
Forestay in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship |
| Plural | forestays |
| Verb forms | forestays, forestaying, forestayed |
Common Questions About Forestay
Is forestay a noun or a verb?
Forestay is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of forestay?
The plural of forestay is forestays.
What is the past tense of forestay?
The past tense of forestay is forestayed. The present participle is forestaying.