English Dictionary

backstay

名詞

(nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.

日本語の意味

セイル船のリギングの一部で、マストの先端から船尾に向かって伸び、上部マストの引張り力を支え、また、風が船尾側から吹く際にシェラッドに追加の支持を与える索を指す。

Before the storm hit, the crew double-checked the backstay to ensure the mast wouldn't collapse.

嵐が来る前に、乗組員はマストの頂部から後方に伸びる支索を念入りに点検して、マストが倒れないようにした。

意味（1）

(nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.

意味（2）

A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.

backstays （ plural ）