(nautical) Any of the ropes or rods steadying a steamer's funnel.

(Scotland, Canada, Maritimes and Ontario) stranded due to bad weather, snowed in.

endurance, the ability to continue at something for a long period of time.

plural of stay-behind

plural of stay behind

One who remains when expected to leave or after others have left. / (military) An agent who lives in a foreign country, and can be activated in certain circumstances.

to spend time out of one's house. / to avoid going into somewhere / (obsolete) To outstay; to stay longer than.

simple past tense and past participle of stay the distance

present participle of stay the distance

(informal) To maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.