Definition of HEADSTAY

headstay

Plural: headstays

Noun

  • A rope or wire supporting a ship's foremast from the front.
  • Synonym of forestay.

Examples

  • His solid defensive play acted as a HEADSTAY, preventing his opponent from making large scores.

Origin / Etymology

From head + stay.

Synonyms

forestay

Scrabble Score: 15

headstay: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
headstay: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
headstay: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

headstay: valid Words With Friends Word