halyard

created by craigc
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:03:23

Hal'yard (?), n. [Hale, v. t. + yard.] Naut.

A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc.

[Written also halliard, haulyard.]

 

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