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FORESTAYS

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Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Forestays.

Forestays - as a noun

An adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The forestays on the ship help to support the mast."
"The sailor tightened the forestays to secure the rigging."
"During the storm, the strong forestays kept the sails intact."
"The crew checked the tension of the forestays before setting sail."
"He carefully replaced the old forestays with new ones."
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Word Game Points

Is FORESTAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forestays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORESTAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FORESTAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forestays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORESTAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FORESTAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forestays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORESTAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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