guy cable
- noun
- /ˈɡaɪ ˈkeɪbəl/
- Specialized
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cable de soporte
- The tall radio tower was held upright by several guy cables anchored to the ground.
Examples
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Always check each guy cable before pitching your tent to ensure it is secure.
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A strong wind snapped one guy cable, causing the pole to lean dangerously.
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The tent was secured with a guy cable.
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He tightened the guy cables to ensure stability.
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The engineer secured the tent using several guy cables to ensure it wouldn't collapse in the wind.
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To stabilize the tower, the workers attached guy cables to the surrounding ground for better support.
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The crew installed guy cables to keep the flagpole upright during the storm.
Synonyms
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2.4
A thick strong wire that carries electricity or signals
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8.2
A strong rope or wire that holds something steady like a tent
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6.3
A strong cable that holds things like a pole or tent by attaching it to the ground
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5.1
A strong rope that holds a tent or pole steady by being tied to the ground
A rope that holds a tent or pole steady
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Morphology
The noun combines two directly related constituents: 'guy' (a rope/cable used to steady structures) and 'cable' (a strong wire), so the meaning 'a cable used to brace or steady a structure' is compositionally derivable. Although 'guy' can also mean 'person' in general English, in the construction and engineering sense the compound is transparent to learners who know the rope-related sense of 'guy'.
Etymology
Guy cable may come from the word guy, once used for a rope to steady things, and cable, a strong wire. Picture a heavy wire pulled from a tall pole down to the ground like an arm holding it steady, so a guy cable 'supports' or 'holds up' a tent or tower.