Meaning of MAINSTAY
| Pronunciation: | | 'meyn`stey
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- [n] the forestay that braces the mainmast
- [n] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
- [n] a prominent supporter; "he is a pillar of the community"
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| | Synonyms: | | anchor, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin, pillar |
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| | See Also: | | admirer, booster, champion, forestay, friend, protagonist, support, supporter | |
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| | Definition: | | \Main"stay`\, n.
1. (Naut.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast
to the maintop.
2. Main support; principal dependence.
The great mainstay of the Church. --Buckle.
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| | Related Terms: | | abettor, admirer, advocate, afford support, aficionado, alpenstock, angel, apologist, arm, athletic supporter, back, back up, backbone, backer, backing, bandeau, bear, bear up, bearer, bolster, bolster up, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, brassiere, buff, bulwark, buoy up, buttress, cane, carrier, carry, cervix, champion, corset, cradle, crook, crutch, cushion, defender, dependence, encourager, endorser, exponent, fan, favorer, foundation garment, friend at court, fulcrum, girdle, give support, guy, guywire, hold, hold up, jock, jockstrap, keep afloat, keep up, lend support, lover, Maecenas, main strength, maintain, maintainer, mast, neck, paranymph, partisan, patron, pillar, pillow, promoter, prop, protagonist, reinforce, reinforcement, reinforcer, reliance, rest, resting place, rigging, second, seconder, sectary, sheet anchor, shore, shore up, shoulder, shroud, sider, sinews, spine, sponsor, sprit, staff, stalwart, standby, standing rigging, stave, stay, stick, stiffener, strengthener, subsidize, subvention, support, supporter, sustain, sustainer, sympathizer, underbrace, undergird, underlie, underpin, underset, upbear, uphold, upholder, upkeep, votary, walking stick, well-wisher |
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