- a variation of halyard.
halliard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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While the lascars were clearing away a spare halliard, Peter began to replace the broken spreader and its insulators.
From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
In another moment the appropriate bit of bunting was fluttering on the halliard at the top of the signal mast.
From The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep by Victor G. Durham
Fortunately at this critical moment the wind lulled for a brief spell, which enabled them to accomplish the task, and make the halliard fast.
From Jess of the Rebel Trail by H. A. (Hiram Alfred) Cody
He next leaped across the deck-load and tore loose the halliard.
From Jess of the Rebel Trail by H. A. (Hiram Alfred) Cody
These he strung to the halliard of the short signal mast forward.
From The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam by Victor G. Durham
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