Meaning & use
guy wire
A tensioned cable used to steady, support, or secure a tall structure, such as a pole, mast, or tent.
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Workers attached guy wires to keep the new radio tower stable in high winds.
The campers tightened the tent's guy wires before the storm arrived.
A note on using this word
Guy wire is often shortened to just 'guy,' as in 'guy line,' especially in camping and sailing contexts.
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