forespring
nounEtymology From fore- + spring.
1
A spring (device or mechanism) placed or position in front.
- With the forespring holding the bow, the wash from the prop flowing over the rudder will push our stern out clear of the quay. Make sure there is a fender ready right forward because the bow will swing into the quay due to the pull of the forespring.1982, Cruising World - Jul – Dec 1982, page 35: