HALYARD


Meaning of HALYARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhal-yərd ]

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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