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Definition of guyline

guyline

/ˈɡaɪˌlaɪn/
guy · line
Plural:guylines
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guyline Lexical Profile

guyline Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tensioned cord, rope, or cable attached to a tent, tarp, mast, or freestanding structure and anchored to the ground to provide stability against wind and lateral forces.

Example

"Before the storm arrived, the campers tightened every guyline on their tent to keep it from collapsing in the high winds."

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• Rhymes for guyline

• Nearby Words

guv
guy
guyana
guyline
guzmania
guzzle
guzzler

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'guy' (from Old French 'guie', meaning a guide or steadying rope, ultimately of Germanic origin) and 'line' (from Old English 'line', meaning a cord or rope).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guyline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guyline
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