Definition of "stay"

A strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
A guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element.
The transverse piece in a link.
A prop; a support.
A fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.
That which holds or restrains; obstacle; check; hindrance; restraint.
A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
A standstill; a state of rest; entire cessation of motion or progress.
A fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence.
Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.
A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.
A state; fixed condition.
Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.

To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
To tack; put on the other tack.
To change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship.
To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
To restrain; withhold; check; stop.
To put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back.
To hold the attention of.
To bear; brook; undergo; abide; stand; hold out through or during.
To wait for; await.
To rest; depend; rely.
To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
To come to an end; cease; blin.
To delay; linger; tarry; wait.
To make a stand; stand.
To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.
To remain in a particular place, especially for an indefinite time; sojourn; abide.
To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
To continue to have a particular quality.

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