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halyard
or hal·liard
[ hal-yerd ]
/ ˈhæl yərd /
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noun
any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.
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halyard
halliard
/ (ˈhæljəd) /
noun
nautical a line for hoisting or lowering a sail, flag, or spar
Word Origin for halyard
C14: halier, influenced by yard 1; see hale ²
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