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Noun halyard 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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Halyard

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rope or tackle used for hoisting and lowering sails or flags.

Example Sentences:

  • The sailors efficiently raised the flag using a sturdy halyard.
  • He carefully tied the halyard to the sail before preparing for a quick hoist.
  • The old halyard snapped under the weight of the heavy mainsail.

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