Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of stay is as below...

Outsit :: Outsit (v. t.) To remain sitting, or in session, longer than, or beyond the time of; to outstay..

Retard :: Retard (v. i.) To stay back.

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A lower stay of rope or chain for the jib boom or flying jib boom, fastened to, or reeved through, the dolphin striker. Also, the dolphin striker itself..

Persist :: Persist (v. i.) To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy..

Staymaker :: Stayless (a.) Without stop or delay.

Outstand :: Outstand (v. t.) To stay beyond.

Mainstay :: Mainstay (n.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop.

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council..

Hank :: Hank (n.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Leave :: Leave (v.) To let remain unremoved or undone; to let stay or continue, in distinction from what is removed or changed..

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To come to an end; to cease; as, that day the storm stayed..

Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders..

Brace :: Brace (n.) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell..

Jippo :: Jippo (n.) A waistcoat or kind of stays for women.

Tarry :: Tarry (v. i.) To stay; to abide; to continue; to lodge.

Stanchion :: Stanchion (n.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay..

Stay :: Stay (n.) Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

Tartan :: Tartan (n.) A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or jib..

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Random Fonts

Most Popular