bobstay

bob·stay

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bob-stey]
- /ˈbɒbˌsteɪ/
- /bˈɒbsteɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bob-stey]
- /ˈbɒbˌsteɪ/

Definitions of bobstay word

noun bobstay a strong stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel for holding down the bowsprit 3
noun bobstay a rope or chain that extends upward from the stem of a ship to the bowsprit and helps hold the bowsprit in place 3
noun bobstay a rope, chain, or rod from the outer end of the bowsprit to the cutwater. 1
noun bobstay (nautical) A strong rope or chain rigging running from the end of the bowsprit to the ship's stem or cutwater. 0

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Origin of bobstay

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60; bob1 + stay3

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Parts of speech for Bobstay

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bobstay popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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