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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..

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..

Outdwell :: Outdwell (v. t.) To dwell or stay beyond.

Stay :: Stay (n.) Hindrance; let; check.

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

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.

Stead :: Stayship (n.) A remora, -- fabled to stop ships by attaching itself to them..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast..

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

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

Forereach :: Forereach (v. i.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays..

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

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

Stay :: Stay (n.) Cessation of motion or progression; stand; stop.

Post :: Post (n.) A piece of timber, metal, or other solid substance, fixed, or to be fixed, firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support to something else; a pillar; as, a hitching post; a fence post; the posts of a house..

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..

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To hold out in a race or other contest; as, a horse stays well..

Stay :: Staying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sta.

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

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

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