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A large, strong rope, employed to support a mast, by being
extended from the head of one mast down to some other, or to some part
of the vessel. Those which lead forward are called fore-and-aft stays;
those which lead to the vessel's side are called backstays. See Illust.
of Ship. |
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To stop from motion or falling; to prop; to fix firmly; to
hold up; to support. |
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To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to
satisfy in part or for the time. |
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To bear up under; to endure; to support; to resist
successfully. |
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To hold from proceeding; to withhold; to restrain; to
stop; to hold. |
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To hinde/; to delay; to detain; to keep back. |
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To remain for the purpose of; to wait for. |
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To cause to cease; to put an end to. |
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To fasten or secure with stays; as, to stay a flat sheet
in a steam boiler. |
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To tack, as a vessel, so that the other side of the vessel
shall be presented to the wind. |
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To remain; to continue in a place; to abide fixed for a
space of time; to stop; to stand still. |
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To continue in a state. |
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To wait; to attend; to forbear to act. |
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To dwell; to tarry; to linger. |
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To rest; to depend; to rely; to stand; to insist. |
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To come to an end; to cease; as, that day the storm
stayed. |
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To hold out in a race or other contest; as, a horse stays
well. |
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To change tack; as a ship. |
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That which serves as a prop; a support. |
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A corset stiffened with whalebone or other material, worn by
women, and rarely by men. |
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Continuance in a place; abode for a space of time; sojourn;
as, you make a short stay in this city. |
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Cessation of motion or progression; stand; stop. |
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Hindrance; let; check. |
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Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness;
sobriety. |
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Strictly, a part in tension to hold the parts together, or
stiffen them. |
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