forestay (noun)

1. In the cartoon, the pirate ship's forestay snapped, causing the mast to come crashing down.

2. In the science fiction novel, the futuristic spaceship had a state-of-the-art forestay system to stabilize the mast.

3. According to Greek mythology, the god Poseidon used his trident to damage the forestay of Odysseus' ship, delaying his journey back home.

4. In the classic novel, the protagonist climbed the forestay to get a better view of the approaching storm.