Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Jackstays.
Jackstays - as a noun
A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.
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.
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.
(underwater diving) a line fixed at both ends, which may be used to guide a load or a diver along the route of the line. uses include guidance to and from the underwater work site, and as a means of controlling an underwater search.
Example Sentences
"The ship's crew secured themselves to the jackstays to avoid falling overboard during the storm."
"The jackstays helped to support and guide the hoisting gear on the ship."
"The workers used jackstays to create a secure pathway along the edge of the tall building."
"The safety regulations required the installation of jackstays on the scaffolding to prevent accidents."
"The sailors attached their safety harnesses to the jackstays while working on the ship's mast."
Word Game Points
Is JACKSTAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jackstays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JACKSTAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is JACKSTAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jackstays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJACKSTAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is JACKSTAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jackstays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJACKSTAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
