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Stool :: Stool (n.) A small channel on the side of a vessel, for the dead-eyes of the backstays..

Prop :: Prop (v.) That which sustains an incumbent weight; that on which anything rests or leans for support; a support; a stay; as, a prop for a building..

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

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

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..

Bone :: Bone (v. t.) To put whalebone into; as, to bone stays..

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To remain for the purpose of; to wait for.

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..

Visit :: Visit (v. t.) The act of visiting, or going to see a person or thing; a brief stay of business, friendship, ceremony, curiosity, or the like, usually longer than a call; as, a visit of civility or respect; a visit to Saratoga; the visit of a physician..

Staid :: Stayed (imp. & p. p.) of Sta.

Await :: Await (v. t.) To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.

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

Whalebone :: Whalebone (n.) A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen..

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..

Housekeeper :: Housekeeper (n.) One who keeps or stays much at home.

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..

Behind :: Behind (adv.) After the departure of another; as, to stay behind..

Remain :: Remain (n.) State of remaining; stay.

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.

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..

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