A rope or cable used to steady, guide, or secure something (like a tent, antenna, or sail) in position.
From 'guy' (a rope or cable to steady something) + 'line'. The word 'guy' comes from the name Guy Fawkes, whose effigy was tied with ropes on Guy Fawkes Night.
That tent that doesn't blow away in the wind? Thank the guylines! Named after Guy Fawkes because his dummy was literally held up with ropes—now every outdoor adventure depends on these humble lines.
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