guy wire (noun)

1. In the cartoon, the character set up a tent using guy wires to keep it stable.

2. During the civil war, soldiers utilized guy wires to secure their tents against strong winds.

3. In the movie, the protagonist used guy wires to hold up a large circus tent.

4. In the futuristic sci-fi film, the alien spaceship was anchored to the ground with high-tech guy wires.