mainstay
mainstay | mainstream |
As nouns the difference between mainstay and mainstream is that mainstay is a chief support while mainstream is mainstream.
mainstay | mainspring |
As nouns the difference between mainstay and mainspring is that mainstay is a chief support while mainspring is the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, that drives it by uncoiling.
mainstay | reliable |
As nouns the difference between mainstay and reliable is that mainstay is a chief support while reliable is something or someone or dependable. As an adjective reliable is suitable]] or fit to be [[rely on|relied on; worthy of dependence or reliance; trustworthy.
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mainstay | cornerstone |
As nouns the difference between mainstay and cornerstone is that mainstay is a chief support while cornerstone is a ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details.
mainstay | buttress | Related terms |
Mainstay is a related term of buttress. As nouns the difference between mainstay and buttress is that mainstay is a chief support while buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it. As a verb buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
mainstay | splint | Related terms |
Mainstay is a related term of splint. As nouns the difference between mainstay and splint is that mainstay is a chief support while splint is a narrow strip of wood split or peeled off of a larger piece. As a verb splint is to apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.
wikidiffcom | mainstay |
As a noun mainstay is a chief support.
mainstay | basis | Related terms |
Mainstay is a related term of basis. As nouns the difference between mainstay and basis is that mainstay is a chief support while basis is basis.
mainstay | brace | Related terms |
Mainstay is a related term of brace. In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between mainstay and brace is that mainstay is (nautical) a stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast while brace is (nautical) to swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind. As nouns the difference between mainstay and brace is that mainstay is a chief support while brace is (obsolete) armor for the arm; vambrace. As a verb brace is (intransitive) to prepare for something bad, as an impact or blow.
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