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halliard

 

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Noun halliard has 1 sense
  1. halyard, halliard - a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
    --1 is a kind of rope

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Term: Halliard

Description:

A halliard is a nautical term referring to various types of ropes or lines used on a ship for hoisting or controlling sails, flags, and other heavy items.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sail Control Line:

  1. The sailor tugged on the halliard to raise the sail.
  2. She tied the halliard securely to the cleat before setting sail.
  3. Be careful not to get entangled in the tangled halliards while adjusting the sails.

Noun - Flag Hoisting Line:

  1. They attached the national flag to the halliard and raised it to the top of the mast.
  2. The halliard snapped suddenly, causing the flag to fall to the ground.
  3. He skillfully operated the halliard to lower the flags at sunset.

Noun - Heavy Item Control Line:

  1. The crew used the halliards to lift the heavy cargo up onto the deck.
  2. They had to replace the worn-out halliard with a stronger rope to endure the weight of the equipment.
  3. Please make sure the halliard is properly secured before attempting to lift the crate.

Adjective - Popular:

  1. This book is a halliard choice among mystery lovers.
  2. She is a halliard singer who always tops the charts with her catchy songs.
  3. The restaurant gained halliard reputation for its delicious and unique cuisine.

Adjective - Local:

  1. The festival attracts both tourists and local visitors.
  2. He decided to support the local community by shopping at local businesses.
  3. I love exploring the hidden gems and local attractions in a new city.

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