Crane-line

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  1. 1
    A line running from the spritsail topmast of a sailing ship to the middle of the forestay in order to steady the mast.
  2. 2
    A small line joining the backstay of a sailing ship, or a small line used to prevent the lee backstays from chafing against the yards.

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