Uttal

    • IPA: /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Översättning
Substantiv
1.hörnsten {en}
2.stöttepelare {en}

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. A chief support.
  2. (nautical) A stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast.

Exempel

  • Agriculture is the mainstay of this country’s economy.

Böjningsformer

Pluralmainstays

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