Definitions for halyardˈhæl yərd
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hal•yardˈhæl yərd(n.)
or hal•liard
any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.
Category: Nautical, Navy
Origin of halyard:
1325–75; ME halier rope to haul with
Princeton's WordNet
halyard, halliard(noun)
a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
Wiktionary
halyard(Noun)
A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.
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