noun🔗SharePilier, soutien principalA chief support."Agriculture is the mainstay of this country’s economy."L'agriculture est le pilier de l'économie de ce pays.thingbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilier, soutienSomeone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution."My grandmother is the mainstay of our family; she always provides meals and support. "Ma grand-mère est le pilier de notre famille ; elle fournit toujours des repas et du soutien.organizationbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHauban, étaiA stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast."The mainstay secured the ship's rigging, preventing the masts from collapsing. "L'étai a sécurisé le gréement du navire, empêchant les mâts de s'effondrer.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
