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"A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam."
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"A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something."
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"sense": "part of the rigging",
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"sense": "part of the rigging",
"word": "achterstág"
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"sense": "part of the rigging",
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"sense": "part of the rigging",
"word": "tukuroa"
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"sense": "part of the rigging",
"tags": [
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"word": "aftersztag"
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"sense": "part of a shoe",
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