- a person or thing that prevents.
- Nautical.
- any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.
- a line for preventing a sail from jibbing.
- a person or thing that prevents
- a rope or other piece of gear rigged to prevent a sail from gybing
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