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

Downhaul :: Downhaul (n.) A rope to haul down, or to assist in hauling down, a sail; as, a staysail downhaul; a trysail downhaul..

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..

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.

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..

Staysail :: Staynil (n.) The European starling.

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.

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

Mainstay :: Mainstay (n.) Main support; principal dependence.

Appui :: Appui (n.) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.

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

Go :: Go (v. i.) To move from the person speaking, or from the point whence the action is contemplated; to pass away; to leave; to depart; -- in opposition to stay and come..

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..

Stayedly :: Stayed (a.) Staid; fixed; settled; sober; -- now written staid. See Staid.

Jackstay :: "Jackstay (n.) A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened..

Turn-buckle :: Turn-buckle (n.) A loop or sleeve with a screw thread at one end and a swivel at the other, -- used for tightening a rod, stay, etc..

Transient :: Transient (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders..

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To stop from motion or falling; to prop; to fix firmly; to hold up; to support.

Staynil :: Staymaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make stays.

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