Word: STAYS
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Definition of STAYS
- Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.
"I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."
- A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
"The governor granted a stay of execution."
- A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
"stand at a stay"
- 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; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
- A prop; a support.
- A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.
"Where are the stays for my collar?"
- (in the plural) A corset.
- 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 engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding."
- The transverse piece in a chain-cable link.
- To brace or support with a stay or stays
"stay a mast"
- To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
- To tack; put on the other tack.
"to stay ship"
- A corset.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "stays" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "stays" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STAYS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STAYS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STAYS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STAYS:
- # the stays effect
- # master of stays
- # playing with stays
- # in terms of stays
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