Definitions for: Mainstay

[n] the forestay that braces the mainmast
[n] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
[n] a prominent supporter; "he is a pillar of the community"

Webster (1913) Definition: Main"stay`, n.
1. (Naut.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast
to the maintop.

2. Main support; principal dependence.

The great mainstay of the Church. --Buckle.

Synonyms: anchor, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin, pillar

See Also: admirer, booster, champion, forestay, friend, protagonist, support, supporter

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