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Word: Bobstay
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: probably from bob+ stay
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɒbsteɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a rope used to hold down the bowsprit of a ship and keep it steady.
Short Definition:rope used to hold down bowsprit of ship
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