Answer: forestay

AnswerCrossword Clue
forestaystay leading aft and upward from the stem or knightheads of a vessel to the head of the fore lower mast; the lowermost stay of a foremast
forestaya rope or wire used to support a foremast
forestaystay leading aft and upwards toward the mainmast of a sloop, knockabout, cutter, ketch, yawl, or dandy