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Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To cause to cease; to put an end to.

Continuance :: Continuance (n.) A holding on, or remaining in a particular state; permanence, as of condition, habits, abode, etc.; perseverance; constancy; duration; stay..

Collar :: Collar (n.) An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured..

Gobline :: Gobline (n.) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit; -- called also gobrope and gaubline.

Horse :: Horse (a.) A jackstay.

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..

Stick :: Stick (v. i.) To be prevented from going farther; to stop by reason of some obstacle; to be stayed.

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..

Bodice :: Bodice (n.) A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn esp. by women; a corset; stays..

Attend :: Attend (v. i.) To wait; to stay; to delay.

Gammoning :: Gammoning (n.) The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays.

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

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

Stay :: Stay (n.) Continuance in a place; abode for a space of time; sojourn; as, you make a short stay in this city..

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..

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

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..

Staid :: Stail () imp. & p. p. of Stay.

Await :: Await (v. i.) To wait; to stay in waiting.

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