MAINSTAY


Meaning of MAINSTAY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmān-ˌstā ]

noun

Date: 15th century

1. : a ship's stay extending from the maintop forward usually to the foot of the foremast

2. : a chief support

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