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forestay vs stay

stay vs forestay

forestay and stay both are nouns.

forestay is not a verb while stay is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forestay Yes No No No
stay Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stay is a hypernym of forestay; that is, stay is a word with a broader meaning than forestay:
  • forestay: an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
  • stay: (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
forestay (noun) stay (noun)
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast continuing or remaining in a place or state
(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
the state of inactivity following an interruption
forestay (verb) stay (verb)
stay the same; remain in a certain state
stop or halt
overcome or allay
fasten with stays
be in a certain place and not leave
stop a judicial process
dwell
continue in a place, position, or situation
hang on during a trial of endurance
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