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Main Mast

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A central pole supporting the peak of the tent, typically where the circus lights and trapeze are rigged.

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Guy Lines

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Tensioned cables or ropes attached to the side poles or main mast, anchored to the ground to maintain the tent's stability.

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Quarter Poles

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Poles located between the main and side poles to provide additional support and maintain the shape of the tent.

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Side Poles

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Poles positioned around the edge of the tent to hold up the sidewalls and the edge of the tent roof.

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King Pole

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The largest central pole in a circus tent, designed to support the majority of the canvas and the aerial rigging.

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Bale Ring

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A large, usually steel, ring located at the top of the main mast from which the tent canvas is suspended.

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Wall Ropes

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These ropes secure the lower edge of the canvas walls to stakes in the ground to keep the walls taut and in place.

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Stakes

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Long metal or wooden pins driven into the ground to secure guy lines, wall ropes, and other tent elements.

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Cupola

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The uppermost peak of the circus tent, often ornately designed and where the flag is placed, representing the highest point of the tent.

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Circus Ring

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The central area within the tent where performances occur, typically surrounded by tiers of seats for the audience.

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