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noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted • a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) • (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • stay put (in a certain place) • dwell • continue in a place, position, or situation • remain behind • stop or halt • stay behind • hang on during a trial of endurance • stop a judicial process • fasten with stays • overcome or allay | ||||||||
| 43% | 4 | Rope steadying a gaff | ||||||
verb • To take; undertake for. • (as a godparent) To undertake for at the baptismal font; be godfather or godmother to. noun • A line extended down from the end of a yard or a gaff, used to regulate its position | ||||||||
| 42% | 7 | A rope or line used for securing or steadying something | ||||||
noun • a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon • a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle • (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships | ||||||||
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1 | A rope or line used for securing or steadying something | |
2 | Mast-to-tackle rope on a ship
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17 Apr 2010 | New York Times / 17 Apr 2010 |
3 | Mast rope
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15 Jan 1994 | New York Times / 15 Jan 1994 |
4 | Part of a ship's mast above the topgallant mast | |
5 | Rope bracing a mast etc
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09 Nov 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 09 Nov 2010 |
6 | Rope steadying a gaff
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23 Dec 1987 | New York Times / 23 Dec 1987 |
7 | Tackle-to-mast rope on a ship
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03 Aug 2011 | New York Times / 03 Aug 2011 |
