| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| backstay | Mast support running from the top of the mast to the aft deck or another mast. |
| bobstay | A chain or heavy wire rigging running from the end of the bowsprit to the ship's stem or cutwater. |
| forestay | A line supporting a mast, running from the bowsprit or foredeck of a boat to the upper part of the mast. |
| stay | A large strong rope used to support a mast. |