Guyers

/ˈɡaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of guyer; multiple people who work with guy ropes or support cables.

Etymology

From guyer plus -s to create the plural form.

Kelly Says

When circus tents needed to be set up, teams of guyers would work together—it was often dangerous work in high winds, and required both strength and precise knowledge of rope mechanics.

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