halyard
发音
How to pronounce halyard in British English:
英 [ˈhæljəd]
How to pronounce halyard in American English:
美 [ˈhæljərd]
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- Noun:
- a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
单词词源
- 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."