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halyard

or hal·liard

[ hal-yerd ]

noun

  1. any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.

halyard

/ ˈhæljəd /

noun

  1. nautical a line for hoisting or lowering a sail, flag, or spar

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Word History and Origins

Origin of halyard1

1325–75; Middle English halier rope to haul with ( hale 2, -ier 1 ) with final syllable altered by association with yard 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of halyard1

C14: halier, influenced by yard 1; see hale ²

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