Guyed

/ɡaɪd/ adjective

Definition

Supported or steadied by guy ropes or cables; held in place with ropes attached from multiple points.

Etymology

From guy (a rope or cable used to steady something, from Old Norse gá 'gait') plus -ed suffix, past participle or adjective form.

Kelly Says

Guyed structures like tent poles and radio towers use a principle that's thousands of years old—distributing tension through multiple ropes is stronger than a single support, which is why sailboats and ancient ships used this design.

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