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n (nautical) A strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
n 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.
n (context|chain-cable) The transverse piece in a link.
v (transitive|nautical) To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
v (transitive|nautical) To tack; put on the other tack.
v (intransitive|nautical) To change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship.
v (transitive) To hold the attention of.
v (intransitive) To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
v (intransitive) To make a stand; stand.
v (intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for an indefinite time; sojourn; abide.
v (intransitive) To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
v (intransitive|used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
n (archaic) A fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.
n (archaic) A standstill; a state of rest; entire cessation of motion or progress.
n (nautical) A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.
n A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.