Definition of "forestay" in English

noun

1. (nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship

verb

1. (transitive) To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.

verb

1. (transitive) To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.

   • It is reasonable to suppose that further research into the complex bio-chemistry of the blood will result in more satisfactory substitutes for plasma than are now available and thereby death may be more easily forestayed.