Definition of halyard
: a rope or tackle for hoisting and lowering something (such as sails)
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Origin and Etymology of halyard
Middle English halier, probably from Anglo-French *halier, from haler to haul — more at hale
First Known Use: 14th century
HALYARD Defined for Kids
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hal·yard
\ˈhal-yərd\
Definition of halyard for Students
: a rope for raising or lowering a sail
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