guy wire

ɡaɪ ˈwaɪə

Definition of guy wire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

construction

TECH.

cable used to support a structure

TECH.

The radio tower was stabilized with several guy wires..

outdoor

TECH.

wire used to stabilize tents or temporary structures

TECH.

We secured the tent with a guy wire to prevent it from falling.

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Expressions with guy

fall guy

person blamed for others' mistakes or crimes

He became the fall guy for the company's failures.

wise guy

person who makes conceited or insolent comments

He's such a wise guy, always making snide remarks.

go-to guy

trusted person for specific tasks or problems

Whenever there's a tech issue, he's the go-to guy.

little guy

person who is at a disadvantage

Everyone cheered for the little guy in the competition.

as the next guy

adv.

to a reasonable degree like an average person

I enjoy a good movie as the next guy.

don't be that guy

exp.

avoid being annoying or rude

Please, don't be that guy who talks during the movie.

Expressions with wire

wire money

transfer money electronically between accounts

She will wire money to her friend overseas.

wire up

connect electrical wires to a device

He wired up the new sound system.

high wire

tightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground

The acrobat performed daring stunts on the high wire.

live wire

energetic and lively person

At the party, she was the live wire, keeping everyone entertained..

down to the wire

adv.

happening at the last possible moment, often with urgency

The game went down to the wire.

take it to the wire

continue until the very last possible moment

The game will take it to the wire.

high wire act

risky or dangerous action

Starting a new business can be a high wire act.

touch a live wire

to engage in a risky or dangerous activity

He knew he was touching a live wire by questioning the boss's decision.

under the wire

adv.

just before the deadline or end

She submitted her assignment just under the wire.

up to the wire

adv.

until the very last possible moment

The game went up to the wire before we won.

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guyed

adj.

construction

supported or stabilized with a guy wire

Examples of guy wire in a sentence

A guy wire was used to secure the tall pole.
The antenna was held steady by a guy wire.
A guy wire anchored the pole securely.

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French:hauban, câble de haubanage, ...
German:Abspannseil, Spanndraht, ...
Italian:tirante, ...
Spanish:tirante, viento, ...
Portuguese:cabo de sustentação, fio de sustentação, ...
Chinese:拉线, 支撑线, ...
Japanese:ガイワイヤー, 支線, ...
Arabic:سِلْك دَاعِم, سلك تثبيت, ...
Hebrew:כֶּבֶל יִצּוּב, חוּט מְתִיחָה, ...
Russian:растяжка, ...
Ukrainian:розтяжка, трос, ...
Hindi:गाय वायर, सहायक तार, ...
Bengali:গাই তার, গাই ওয়্যার, ...
Catalan:cable tensor, estai, ...
Czech:kotevní lano, kotvicí lanko, ...
Danish:bardun, ...
Dutch:tuikabel, scheerlijn, ...
Greek:συρματόσχοινο στήριξης, συρματόσχοινο, ...
Hungarian:feszítőkötél, merevítőkötél, ...
Khmer:ខ្សែទ្រទ្រង់, ខ្សែដែកទប់, ...
Korean:지지선, 가이 와이어, ...
Persian:سیم مهار, سیم تثبیت, ...
Polish:odciąg, lina odciągowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):cabo de sustentação, ...
Romanian:cablu de susținere, sârmă de ancorare, ...
Swedish:staglina, stagvajer, ...
Thai:ลวดยึดโยง, ลวดเสริมความมั่นคง, ...
Turkish:germe teli, gergi teli, ...
Vietnamese:dây chằng, dây căng, ...

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Definition of guy wire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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