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Backstay
UK
/ˈbæksteɪ/
US
/ˈbæksteɪ/
Translation of "backstay" into Russian
backstay
Noun
UK
/ˈbæksteɪ/
US
/ˈbæksteɪ/
backstay
backstays pl
The backstay is an important part of the sailboat's rigging.
Штаг является важной частью такелажа парусной лодки.
Definitions
backstay
Noun
UK
/ˈbæksteɪ/
US
/ˈbæksteɪ/
A rope or cable used to support the mast of a sailing vessel from the stern.
The crew adjusted the backstay to ensure the mast was properly supported during the storm.
A structural support or brace that provides stability to a vertical element.
The engineers installed a backstay to reinforce the tall antenna against strong winds.
A reinforcing strip or stiffening piece along the back seam of a shoe or boot.
The cobbler replaced the worn backstay on my hiking boot.
backstay
Adjective
UK
/ˈbæksteɪ/
US
/ˈbæksteɪ/
Relating to or designed for a backstay; used in or pertaining to the backstay of a structure or vessel.
The skipper adjusted the backstay tension screw before hoisting the sails.
Idioms and phrases
adjust the backstay
Before the race, the crew adjusted the backstay to improve mast bend.
отрегулировать ахтерштаг
Перед гонкой экипаж отрегулировал ахтерштаг, чтобы улучшить изгиб мачты.
tension on the backstay
Excessive tension on the backstay can damage the rig.
натяжение ахтерштага
Избыточное натяжение ахтерштага может повредить такелаж.
broken backstay
The yacht retired from the race due to a broken backstay.
сломанный ахтерштаг
Яхта сошла с дистанции из-за сломанного ахтерштага.
install a backstay
It's important to properly install a backstay during mast stepping.
установить ахтерштаг
Важно правильно установить ахтерштаг при установке мачты.
replace the backstay
The maintenance crew decided to replace the backstay before the next voyage.
заменить ахтерштаг
Технический персонал решил заменить ахтерштаг перед следующим рейсом.