noun🔗ShareHaubans arrièresA 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."The sailor adjusted the backstays to keep the mast stable in the strong wind. "Le marin a ajusté les haubans arrières pour maintenir le mât stable dans le vent fort.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
