jackstay
Meanings
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noun
A heavy rope or chain used to secure a boat or ship to a dock or another vessel.
Variants
List of all variants of jackstay that leads to same resultjackstay , jackstays
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the Old English word 'geacian' which means 'to fasten' or 'to attach'. The term 'jackstay' comes from the 'jack' which is a short length of rope used to secure a line or a stay.
Trivia
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Jackstays were originally made of hemp rope, but modern jackstays are made of synthetic materials like nylon or polypropylene.
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Jackstays can also be used as handholds for sailors to climb the rigging of a ship.
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During a storm at sea, jackstays can be used to secure personnel to the ship to prevent them from being thrown overboard.
Related Concepts
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stay: A rope or cable used to support a mast or other vertical structure on a ship.
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rope: A long, thick, flexible cord or series of interwoven fibers used for various purposes, such as securing or lifting.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Jackstays have been used in seafaring for centuries. They are an essential part of a ship's rigging and are used to secure the vessel to the dock or another ship during transport or while at anchor. Jackstays have also been used in literature, such as in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', where the narrator describes the use of jackstays to secure the whaleboat to the whale.
How to Memorize "jackstay"
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visualize
- Imagine a large ship at the dock. Visualize the ropes and chains used to secure the ship to the dock. Identify the jackstays among the other ropes and chains.
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associate
- Associate the word 'jackstay' with the idea of securing a boat or ship to a dock or another vessel.
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mnemonics
- Remember the acronym 'Just Another Knot Securing Tightly' to help remember the meaning of 'jackstay'.
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