- 钢丝绳 gāngsīshéng steel cablewire rope or hawser made by twisting together multiple strands of steel wire; widely used for lifting, hauling, and structural support
- 走钢丝 zǒugāngsī to walk a tightropeto perform as a tightrope walker in a circus or acrobatics show
- 钢丝锯 gāngsījù fret saw, jigsawa type of bow-shaped saw with a thin steel wire blade, used for cutting intricate curves or patterns
- 钢丝球 gāngsīqiú steel wool scrubberstainless steel scrubber or scourer used for cleaning cookware
- 钢丝床 gāngsīchuáng spring bedA bed equipped with steel springs; a flexible and elastic bed with a wire-mesh or spring base
- 刺钢丝 cìgāngsī barbed wirebarbed wire; spiked wire for fencing
- 钢丝钳 gāngsīqián pliers / wire cutterscombination or cutting pliers used for gripping or cutting wire