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- pronunciation:
- meIn
steI
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the principal support or component of something.
Rice is a mainstay of the population's diet.Oil is the mainstay of the country's economy.- synonyms:
- backbone, pillar, rock
- similar words:
- anchor, brace, bulwark, prop, staple, stay, support
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| definition 2: |
a strong rope or cable that secures and stabilizes the mainmast of a sailing ship.
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| related words: |
anchorage |
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