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stayer

UK
/ˈsteɪə/
US
/ˈsteɪər/

Translations

stayernoun
stayers
pl
UK
/ˈsteɪə/
US
/ˈsteɪər/
sédentaireSe dit d’une personne ou d’un animal qui reste longtemps au même endroit.
The old dog was a stayer, always lying by the fireplace for hours on end.
Le vieux chien était sédentaire, toujours couché près de la cheminée pendant des heures.
acharnéFamilier ; se dit d’une personne tenace qui persévère dans une tâche.
Despite the challenges, she was a stayer, determined to finish her degree.
Malgré les difficultés, c’était une acharnée, déterminée à terminer ses études.
cheval de fondCourse hippique : cheval capable de tenir un long effort sur la distance.
The thoroughbred proved to be a remarkable stayer, winning the marathon race with ease.
Le pur-sang s’est révélé être un remarquable cheval de fond, remportant aisément la course de longue distance.
Additional translations
bon buveurAustralie et Nouvelle-Zélande ; familier.
Synonyms
survivor
loyalist
resilient
perseverer
endurer
stayeradjective
more stayer
Comp.
most stayer
Super.
UK
/ˈsteɪ.ə/
US
/ˈsteɪ.ɚ/
Used attributively, chiefly in horse-racing contexts, to qualify a race or competition run over a long distance.
de fondSport ; surtout en hippisme et en course à pied, pour une épreuve de longue distance.
The trainer entered the filly in a stayer race at Ascot.
L’entraîneur a engagé la pouliche dans une course de fond à Ascot.

Definitions

stayernoun
A person or animal that remains in a place or position for a long time.
The old dog was a stayer, always lying by the fireplace for hours on end.
A horse that is able to maintain a strong pace over a long distance in a race.
The thoroughbred proved to be a remarkable stayer, winning the marathon race with ease.
A person who perseveres or persists in a task or activity.
Despite the challenges, she was a stayer, determined to finish her degree.
Australian & New Zealand informal: a person who can drink large quantities of alcohol without losing self-control.
Among his mates he had a reputation as a stayer, still steady on his feet after countless rounds.
stayeradjective
Relating to or designating a race, event, or contest that is run over a long distance and therefore favors competitors with sustained stamina.
The trainer entered the filly in a stayer race at Ascot.
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