To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
To continue to have a particular quality.
To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
To stop or delay something.
To stop or delay something.
To stop or delay something.
To stop or delay something.
To hold the attention of.
(obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.
(obsolete) To wait for; await.
(obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
(obsolete) To rest; depend; rely.
(obsolete) To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
To come to an end; cease.
To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.
To make a stand; to stand firm.
To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end; to show staying power.
(obsolete) To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
(obsolete) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
(colloquial) To live; reside

A prop; a support.
A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.
A corset.
A fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.

A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead 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 chain-cable link.

Steeply.