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mainstay

noun

the forestay that braces the mainmast

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Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
Y
Contains
AI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmeɪn.steɪ

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noun

  1. the forestay that braces the mainmast

noun

  1. a central cohesive source of support and stability

    “faith is his anchor”

noun

  1. a prominent supporter

    “he is a pillar of the community”

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Example Sentences

faith is his anchor
the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
he is the linchpin of this firm
he is a pillar of the community

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