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bobstay

[ bob-stey ]

noun

Nautical.
  1. a rope, chain, or rod from the outer end of the bowsprit to the cutwater.


bobstay

/ ˈ²úÉ’²úËŒ²õ³Ù±ðɪ /

noun

  1. a strong stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel for holding down the bowsprit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bobstay1

First recorded in 1750–60; bob 1 + stay 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bobstay1

C18: perhaps from bob 1+ stay ³
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"Bobstay's gone and bowsprit's broken at the cap!" he shouted.

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I don't mean her, Mr. Bobstay.

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There Vane replaced the broken bobstay with a solid piece of steel, and then sat down to write a letter, while Carroll stretched his cramped limbs ashore.

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‘Well, on board you goes with me, and you shall be our ship’s cat, and if any man Jack bullies you, why they’ll have to fight Bill Bobstay.’

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Then, hearing only the sounds of deep slumber arising from the cabin, he cautiously placed his foot over the bobstay, and with slow and stealthy movement hoisted himself clear of the water.

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