HALYARD


Meaning of HALYARD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hal-y ə rd

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English halier, probably from Anglo-French *halier, from haler to haul ― more at HALE

Date: 14th century

: a rope or tackle for hoisting and lowering something (as sails)

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