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| main·stay [ máyn stày ] (plural main·stays) |
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1. chief support: somebody or something that plays the most important role in a particular group, place, or situation
 Tourism is the mainstay of the country's economy.
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2. rope securing ship's mainmast: the strong rope or cable that secures the mainmast on a sailing ship
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