halyard

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag

Word Origin

halyard (n.)
"rope for hoisting or lowering sails," 1620s, earlier halier (late 14c.), also in Middle English "a carrier, porter" (late 13c. in surnames), from halen "to haul" (see hale (v.)). Spelling influenced 17c. by yard (n.2) "long beam that supports a sail."

Example

1. I needed a halyard to the mast .

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