English Word · Intermediate
misstay
To become caught in irons when changing tack
Pronunciation: say misstay
Meaning
To become caught in irons when changing tack.
Example
The boat began to misstay when the wind shifted suddenly during the maneuver.
The boat began to misstay when the wind shifted suddenly during the maneuver.
Practice tips
- Practice misstay out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.