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Definition of Guyline
1. Noun. A rope or cable (a line) used to restrain the motion of something. As a cable used to prevent a mast from falling over. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Guyline
1. a rope, chain or wire used as a brace [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Guyline
Literary usage of Guyline
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Electricians' Handbook: A Reference Book for Practical Electrical by Terrell Croft (1921)
"Reinforcing Old Poles with Concrete and Steel. (Electric Journal, January,
1910).—Wooden poles usually become unsafe Gin-Pole •• Guy Lines -<: .GuyLine . ..."
2. Report by Ontario Dept. of Mines (1900)
"... guyline shaft, situated 360 ft. B. 23° 30' w. from Gatling shaft, inclination
82°, depth 47 ft. The changes in levels have been, in Gatling level No. ..."
3. Report of the Bureau of Mines by Bureau of Mines, Ontario Bureau of Mines, Ontario (1900)
"72° w. from Gatling shaft, inclination 60°, depth 53 ft.; guyline shaft, situated
360 ft. a. 23° 30' w. from Gatling shaft, inclination 82°, depth 47 ft. ..."
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