stay (noun)
51stay behind — 1. noun An agent who lives in a foreign country, and can be activated in certain circumstances. 2. verb To remain where one is, whilst others leave. Syn: stay back …
52stay bar — (or stay rod) noun a support used in building or in machinery …
53stay stitching — /ˈsteɪ stɪtʃɪŋ/ (say stay stiching) noun a row of stitching used to reinforce a seam during the making of a garment …
54stay-up — /ˈsteɪ ʌp/ (say stay up) noun (usually plural) a stocking that reaches to above the knee with an elasticised strip at the top to hold it up …
55stay of execution — /ˌsteɪ əv eksɪ kju:ʃ(ə)n/ noun the temporary stopping of a legal order ● The court granted the company a two week stay of execution …
56stay-at-home — I noun a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel • Syn: ↑homebody • Hypernyms: ↑adult, ↑grownup II adjective not given to travel a stay at home friend …
57stay — Verb: To put a stop to further proceedings, usually temporarily. Noun: A postponement of an action or proceeding. See moratorium; supersedeas …
58miz|zen|stay — «MIHZ uhn STAY», noun. the fore and aft stay which helps support a mizzen lower mast …
59storm-stay — stormˈ stay noun A stay on which a storm sail is set • • • Main Entry: ↑storm …
60back|stay — «BAK STAY», noun. 1. a rope or wire extending aft from the top of a mast to the ship s side and helping to support the mast. 2. a spring, rod, or strap, used for support at the back of various mechanisms or other objects …
