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Detain :: Detain (v. t.) To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay; as, we were detained by an accident..

Persistency :: Persistency (n.) The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To continue in a state.

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

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

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

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

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To remain; to continue in a place; to abide fixed for a space of time; to stop; to stand still.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To come to an end; to cease; as, that day the storm stayed..

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

Stayed :: Stay (n.) Strictly, a part in tension to hold the parts together, or stiffen them..

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..

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

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

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..

Stayer :: Stayedness (n.) Solidity; weight.

Outstay :: Outstay (v. t.) To stay beyond or longer than.

Stay :: Stay (n.) That which serves as a prop; a support.

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A set of ropes serving as stays to support the masts. The lower shrouds are secured to the sides of vessels by heavy iron bolts and are passed around the head of the lower masts.

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