Definition of stay

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Stay (v. i.) To tack, as a vessel, so that the other side of the vessel shall be presented to the wind..

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Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.
Horse :: Horse (a.) A jackstay.
Stayedness :: Stayedly (adv.) Staidly. See Staidly.
Suspension :: Suspension (n.) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.
Remain :: Remain (v. i.) To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
Triatic :: Triatic (a.) A term used in the phrase triatic stay. See under Stay.
Stay :: Stay (n.) A corset stiffened with whalebone or other material, worn by women, and rarely by men..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To tack, as a vessel, so that the other side of the vessel shall be presented to the wind..
Pillar :: Pillar (n.) Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state..
Avast :: Avast (a.) Cease; stop; stay.
Housekeeper :: Housekeeper (n.) One who keeps or stays much at home.
Abide :: Abide (v. i.) To stay; to continue in a place; to have one's abode; to dwell; to sojourn; -- with with before a person, and commonly with at or in before a place..
Anchorless :: Anchorless (a.) Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.
Tarry :: Tarry (v. i.) To stay or remain behind; to wait.
Strait-laced :: Strait-laced (a.) Bound with stays.
Await :: Await (v. i.) To wait; to stay in waiting.
Truant :: Truant (n.) One who stays away from business or any duty; especially, one who stays out of school without leave; an idler; a loiterer; a shirk..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To continue in a state.
Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..
Persistency :: Persistency (n.) The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy..
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