noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Haubans arrières 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. Examples : "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. nautical sailing vehicle technical part Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture