jib-stay

The efforts of all hands failed to make the turn in time and a stump by the bank caught in the jib-stay of the boat and held her fast.

Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

"We're in for it now, if that jib-stay don't part pretty sudden," said the captain.

Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

He himself assisted in lashing the jib-stay of the Serapis to the mizzenmast of the Richard.

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He might as well stop, for by this time Noddy had mounted the jib-stay, and was halfway up to the mast head.

Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise Oliver Optic 1859

"I won't," replied Noddy, as he perched himself on the bight of the jib-stay.

Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise Oliver Optic 1859

My first measure was to lead the jib-stay, which had parted near the head of its own mast, to the head of the main-mast.

Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" James Fenimore Cooper 1820

No less than six shot plunged through both lugs, leaving holes in the canvas that made it resemble a beggar's shirt, and the jib-stay was cut in two half-way between the mast-head and the end of the bowsprit.

The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet James Fenimore Cooper 1820

See, here is a good heavy night air, and that felucca is not a cable's length from us; set her by the jib-stay, and judge for yourself how slowly she goes ahead!

The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet James Fenimore Cooper 1820

As it was she caught it, as she rounded the cape, as close in as she could go, the frigate letting slip at her the whole of her starboard broadside, which cut away the schooner's gaff, jib-stay, and main-topmast, besides killing, a Kannaka, who was in the main-cross-trees at the time.

The Crater James Fenimore Cooper 1820