Definition of stay

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Stay (v. i.) To change tack; as a ship.

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Retard :: Retard (v. i.) To stay back.
Strut :: Strut (n.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay, and tie..
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.
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..
Tarry :: Tarry (v. t.) To wait for; to stay or stop for.
Home-keeping :: Home-keeping (n.) A staying at home.
Abode :: Abode (n.) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn.
Staid :: Stayed (imp. & p. p.) of Sta.
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..
Avast :: Avast (a.) Cease; stop; stay.
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..
Detain :: Detain (v. t.) To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay; as, we were detained by an accident..
Tarry :: Tarry (v. i.) To stay or remain behind; to wait.
Staysail :: Staynil (n.) The European starling.
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..
Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.
Upstay :: Upstay (v. t.) To sustain; to support.
Hank :: Hank (n.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay..
Appui :: Appui (n.) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
Consistory :: Consistory (n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council..
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