guy rope
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Definition
Noun: A rope, cable, or wire used to secure, steady, or brace an object, most commonly a tent or a tall, free-standing structure like a pole or mast, by being stretched and anchored to the ground.
Usage
The term "guy rope" specifically refers to the rope itself. It is used to describe a component of a system that provides stability. * Before the storm, we tightened all the guy ropes on the tent. * The flagpole is held upright by three guy ropes attached to concrete anchors. * A crucial step in setting up the antenna was securing its guy ropes.
Advanced Usage
- "To guy" (verb): The act of securing or steadying something with guy ropes.
- We need to guy the mast before the high winds arrive.
- The point where a guy rope is attached to the object it is stabilizing is often called a guy point or guy attachment.
Variants and Related Words
- Guyline: A synonym for "guy rope," commonly used in camping and outdoor contexts.
- Guy wire: Often used when the stabilizing line is made of metal cable, especially in construction, engineering, or for utility poles.
- Stay: A similar term used in nautical contexts (for ships' masts) or for supporting structures like chimneys. A "stay" is often a more permanent, integral part of the structure's rigging.
Synonyms
- Brace line
- Stabilizing rope
- Anchor line
- Support rope
Related Phrases
- "To tie off the guy ropes": To secure the ends of the guy ropes to their anchors (e.g., stakes or weights).
- Make sure you tie off the guy ropes properly so the tent doesn't collapse.
- "Guy rope tensioner": A device (often a buckle or a loop system) used to adjust the tightness of a guy rope.
- Use the guy rope tensioner to remove any slack from the line.
Noun
- a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)