noun🔗ShareA stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship"The sailor tightened the forestay to prevent the mast from bending too far forward in the strong wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalvehiclestructureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay."Before setting out for the hiking trail, we need to forestay the tent poles with extra rope to ensure the strong winds don't collapse our shelter. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent."To forestay a student's confusion, the teacher reviewed the lesson before the test. "actionnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
