Guy Wire (Noun)
Meaning
A cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The camper carefully tightened the guy wire to secure the tent in the strong wind.
- A loose guy wire caused the antenna to sway precariously in the breeze.
- To set up the tent, first drive the stakes into the ground and then attach the guy wires.
- The hikers used a guy wire to stabilize the makeshift bridge over the river.
- The construction crew used guy wires to hold the scaffolding in place while they worked.