BACKSTAY 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.
Word: BACKSTAY
Length: 8 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word BACKSTAY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.