stay

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. v. i. To stop from motion or falling; to prop; to fix firmly; to hold up; to support. Source: opted

3. v. i. To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time. Source: opted

4. v. i. To bear up under; to endure; to support; to resist successfully. Source: opted

5. v. i. To hold from proceeding; to withhold; to restrain; to stop; to hold. Source: opted

6. v. i. To hinde/; to delay; to detain; to keep back. Source: opted

7. v. i. To remain for the purpose of; to wait for. Source: opted

8. v. i. To cause to cease; to put an end to. Source: opted

9. v. i. To fasten or secure with stays; as, to stay a flat sheet in a steam boiler. Source: opted

10. v. i. To tack, as a vessel, so that the other side of the vessel shall be presented to the wind. Source: opted

11. v. i. To remain; to continue in a place; to abide fixed for a space of time; to stop; to stand still. Source: opted

12. v. i. To continue in a state. Source: opted

13. v. i. To wait; to attend; to forbear to act. Source: opted

14. v. i. To dwell; to tarry; to linger. Source: opted

15. v. i. To rest; to depend; to rely; to stand; to insist. Source: opted

16. v. i. To come to an end; to cease; as, that day the storm stayed. Source: opted

17. v. i. To hold out in a race or other contest; as, a horse stays well. Source: opted

18. v. i. To change tack; as a ship. Source: opted

19. n. That which serves as a prop; a support. Source: opted

20. n. A corset stiffened with whalebone or other material, worn by women, and rarely by men. Source: opted

21. n. Continuance in a place; abode for a space of time; sojourn; as, you make a short stay in this city. Source: opted

22. n. Cessation of motion or progression; stand; stop. Source: opted

23. n. Hindrance; let; check. Source: opted

24. n. Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety. Source: opted

25. n. Strictly, a part in tension to hold the parts together, or stiffen them. Source: opted

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