Usually means: Cable supports structures, prevents collapse.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (Guy wire)

▸ noun:  Alternative spelling of guy-wire [A metal guy rope used to stabilize a tall structure (such as a radio mast).]

Similar:
guywire, guyrope, guy line, high wire, stair-wire, fencewire, live-wire, cabletie, garotte, zip wire, more...

Opposite:
anchor, support, stabilizer

Types:
guy strand, guy line, more...

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Similar:
guywire, guyrope, guy line, high wire, stair-wire, fencewire, live-wire, cabletie, garotte, zip wire, more...

Opposite:
anchor, support, stabilizer

Types:
guy strand, guy line, more...



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