

jackstay
/ˈdʒæksteɪ/

noun
A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable.

noun
A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard.

noun
