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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.

Triatic :: Triatic (a.) A term used in the phrase triatic stay. See under Stay.

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

Stayedly :: Stayed (a.) Staid; fixed; settled; sober; -- now written staid. See Staid.

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..

Persistent :: Persistent (a.) Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.

Dead-eye :: Dead-eye (n.) A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye..

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.

Mainstay :: Mainstay (n.) Main support; principal dependence.

Tongue :: Tongue (n.) A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.; also. the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces..

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

Aiglet :: Aiglet (n.) A round white staylace.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.

Forestay :: Forestay (n.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship..

Appui :: Appui (n.) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.

Avast :: Avast (a.) Cease; stop; stay.

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

Wait :: Wait (v. i.) To stay or rest in expectation; to stop or remain stationary till the arrival of some person or event; to rest in patience; to stay; not to depart.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To hold from proceeding; to withhold; to restrain; to stop; to hold.

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