Guywire

Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪˌwaɪər/

Definitions of guywire

noun a cable or wire used to brace or support a structure, such as a pole or mast

Example Sentences

A1 The guywire kept the tall pole standing straight.

A2 He tripped over the guywire while walking in the construction site.

B1 The engineer secured the structure with multiple guywires to prevent it from swaying.

B2 The guywire snapped under the pressure of the strong winds.

C1 The maintenance crew inspected the guywires for any signs of wear and tear.

C2 The tension in the guywire needed to be adjusted to ensure the stability of the tower.

Examples of guywire in a Sentence

formal The construction workers secured the tower using strong guywires.

informal Make sure you tie the guywires tightly so the tower doesn't fall over.

slang I almost tripped over that dang guywire!

figurative The guywire of support from his friends helped him through a difficult time.

Grammatical Forms of guywire

• past tense: guywired
• plural: guywires
• comparative: more guywire
• superlative: most guywire
• present tense: guywires
• future tense: will guywire
• perfect tense: have guywired
• continuous tense: is guywiring
• singular: guywire
• positive degree: guywire
• infinitive: to guywire
• gerund: guywiring
• participle: guywired

Origin and Evolution of guywire

First Known Use: 1857 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'guywire' originated from the practice of using ropes or wires to secure objects in place, particularly in sailing or construction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'guywire' has become more commonly used in the context of construction and engineering to refer to a tensioned cable or wire used to stabilize structures.