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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.

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

Parceling :: Parceling (n.) Long, narrow slips of canvas daubed with tar and wound about a rope like a bandage, before it is served; used, also, in mousing on the stayes, etc..

Lag :: Lag (v. i.) To walk or more slowly; to stay or fall behind; to linger or loiter.

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

Throat :: Throat (n.) The upper fore corner of a boom-and-gaff sail, or of a staysail..

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..

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..

Home-keeping :: Home-keeping (n.) A staying at home.

Overstayed :: Overstayed (imp. & p. p.) of Oversta.

Lodge :: Lodge (v. i.) To rest or remain a lodge house, or other shelter; to rest; to stay; to abide; esp., to sleep at night; as, to lodge in York Street..

Furl :: Furl (v. t.) To draw up or gather into close compass; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast, or, as a flag, close to or around its staff, securing it there by a gasket or line. Totten..

Stop :: Stop (v. i.) To spend a short time; to reside temporarily; to stay; to tarry; as, to stop with a friend..

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..

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To fasten or secure with stays; as, to stay a flat sheet in a steam boiler..

Reposit :: Reposit (v. t.) To cause to rest or stay; to lay away; to lodge, as for safety or preservation; to place; to store..

Bend :: Bend (v. t.) To fasten, as one rope to another, or as a sail to its yard or stay; or as a cable to the ring of an anchor..

Staylace :: Stayer (n.) One who upholds or supports that which props; one who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains; also, colloquially, a horse, man, etc., that has endurance, an a race..

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

Optional :: Optional (a.) Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay..

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