Halyard

usgb/ˈhæljərd/
noun

A rope used for raising and lowering sails, flags or a yard on a ship.

The sailor pulled on the halyard to raise the sail.
Visual representation of "halyard" - A rope used for raising and lowering sails, flags or a yard on a ship.

Often appears as...

  • pull the halyard
  • main halyard

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Technical

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Visual representation of "halyard"
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Nautical Usage

Halyard is a specialized term used in sailing and nautical contexts.

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The crew attended to the halyards before setting off.
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Sailing Knowledge

Understanding basic sailing terms like 'halyard' is crucial for communicating on board a vessel.

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During the sailing lessons, we learned about the halyard's function.
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Physical Action

'Halyard' often implies a pulling action to hoist something up.

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He grasped the halyard firmly to hoist the flag.
Visual representation of the word "Halyard"

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