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halyard
/ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/
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What does halyard mean?
noun
- A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.
- A rope used to extend a ladder.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/
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/ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/
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The three-inch rope keeping the aerial taut had broken off close to the bridle and torn the halyard with it.
When the sea-breeze died away, she was nearly out of sight; and, toward the latter part of the afternoon, the regular north-west wind set in fresh, we braced sharp upon it, took a pull at every sheet, tack, and halyard, and stood after her, in fine style, our ship being very good upon a tautened bowline.