n. A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened.v. To steady or guide with a guy.n. A grotesque effigy, like that of Guy Fawkes, dressed up in England on the fifth of November, the day of the Gunpowder Plot.n. A person of queer looks or dress.n. A man or young man; a fellow; -- usually contrasted with gals or girls .n. A member of a group of either sex, usually a friend or comrade; -- usually used in the pl..v. To fool; to baffle; to make (a person) an object of ridicule.