guy wire

A form of guy-wire — A metal guy rope used to stabilize a tall structure (such as a radio mast).

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Meanings

nounguy wire (plural guy wires)

plural guy wires

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of guy-wire.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)

Similar
guyguy cableguy rope
Broader
bracebracing
Also see
guyguy rope

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“guy wire.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guy%20wire. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “guy wire,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guy%20wire.

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