HALYARD


Meaning of HALYARD in English

hal ‧ yard /ˈhæljəd $ -ərd/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: hallier 'halyard' (14-17 centuries) , from hale 'to pull' , from Old French haler ; ⇨ ↑ haul 1 ]

technical a rope used to raise or lower a flag or sail

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