HyperDic: mainstay

English > 3 senses of the word mainstay:
NOUNperson mainstay, pillara prominent supporter
cognitionmainstay, anchor, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpina central cohesive source of support and stability
artifactmainstaythe forestay that braces the mainmast
mainstay > pronunciation
Soundsmey'nstey.
Rhymesandante ... trente-et-quarante: 11 rhymes with tey...
English > mainstay: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA prominent supporter.
Synonympillar
Broadersupporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friendA person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Spanishpilar, sostén principal
Catalanpilar
English > mainstay: 3 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA central cohesive source of support and stability.
Synonymsanchor, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin
BroadersupportSomething providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Spanishpilar, puntal
Catalanàncora
English > mainstay: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningThe forestay that braces the mainmast.
BroaderforestayAn adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit
Spanishestay mayor
Catalanpuntal

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