mainstay
13 points
English
8 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the forestay that braces the mainmast
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈeɪnstˌeɪ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural mainstays
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a prominent supporter
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
anywayyesterdaybirthdaysundayholidaysomedaythursdayhighwaysubwayandrehallwayrunwaybroadwayrailwaysenseifiance
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)