Definition of stay

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

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Astay :: Astay (adv.) An anchor is said to be astay, when, in heaving it, an acute angle is formed between the cable and the surface of the water..
Hank :: Hank (n.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay..
Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..
Gobline :: Gobline (n.) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit; -- called also gobrope and gaubline.
Stayedness :: Stayedness (n.) Staidness.
Aiglet :: Aiglet (n.) A round white staylace.
Overstayed :: Overstayed (imp. & p. p.) of Oversta.
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To wait; to attend; to forbear to act.
Persist :: Persist (v. i.) To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy..
Consistory :: Consistory (n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To stop from motion or falling; to prop; to fix firmly; to hold up; to support.
Stay :: Stay (n.) That which serves as a prop; a support.
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..
Retard :: Retard (v. i.) To stay back.
Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
Staid :: Stail () imp. & p. p. of Stay.
Unbend :: Unbend (v. t.) To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use..
Behind :: Behind (adv.) After the departure of another; as, to stay behind..
Persistent :: Persistent (a.) Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.
Transient :: Transient (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders..
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