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mainstay

English

  1. 🔊 the forestay that braces the mainmast
  2. 🔊 a central cohesive source of support and stability
    “faith is his anchor”
  3. 🔊 a prominent supporter
    “he is a pillar of the community”

Spanish

  1. 🔊 estay mayor mainstay
  2. 🔊 puntal mainstay, chief support

Similar words

anchor keystone backbone linchpin lynchpin pillar maecenas abettor admirer advocate afford support aficionado alpenstock angel apologist arm athletic supporter back back up backbone backer backing bandeau bear