| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| forestay | a rope or wire used to support a foremast |
| forestays | FORESTAY, a rope or wire used to support a foremast |
| stay | a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast |
| sheet | rope or wire used to control a ship's sail |
| marlinspike | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
| marlinspikes | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
| marlinespikes | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
