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guy wire

/ˈɡaɪ ˌwaɪər/

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/ˈɡaɪ ˌwaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНатянутый трос или проволока, используемые для стабилизации конструкции, такой как мачта, башня или антенна, путем закрепления её к земле или другой неподвижной точке.

A tensioned cable or wire used to stabilize a structure such as a mast, tower, or antenna by anchoring it to the ground or another fixed point.

  1. Support cableC1formal

    A tensioned cable or wire used to stabilize a structure, such as a tower, antenna, or pole, by anchoring it to the ground.

    ruРастяжка

    • The radio tower is secured with several guy wires to withstand strong winds.
    • Technicians inspected the guy wires for signs of corrosion.
    • A broken guy wire can cause a tall structure to collapse.