halyard

or hal·liard

[ hal-yerd ]

noun

1. any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.

halyard

/ ˈhæljəd /

noun

1. nautical a line for hoisting or lowering a sail, flag, or spar

Word History and Origins

Origin of halyard¹

1325–75; Middle English halier rope to haul with ( hale ², -ier ¹ ) with final syllable altered by association with yard ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of halyard¹

C14: halier, influenced by yard ¹; see hale ²

Example Sentences

Completely mystified, I looked from Halyard to the girl, not in the least comprehending what all this meant.

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"That will do," said Halyard, ungraciously, which curt phrase was apparently the usual dismissal for the nurse.

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"I'm looking for a man named Halyard," I said, dropping rifle and knapsack on the fresh-cut, fragrant pile of pine.

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As for Halyard, he was unspeakable, bundled up in his snuffy shawls, and making uncouth noises over his gruel.

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It certainly came from Halyard's chimney, although the opposite cliff prevented me from seeing the house itself.

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