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stag

Definitions of stag
  1. noun
    (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
  2. noun
    a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
    synonyms: verstaging
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    type of:
    strip
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
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