Definition of halyard
: a rope or tackle for hoisting and lowering something (such as sails)
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That means adding halyards as the flagpole ropes are called, hardware at the top and bottom and, finally, a golden ball at the very top.
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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Instead, the halyard should be a complete loop with the flag supported from it. •
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The others haul on what’s called the peak halyard, raising the end further from the mast.
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Origin and Etymology of halyard
Middle English halier, probably from Anglo-French *halier, from haler to haul — more at hale
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First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of halyard for Students
: a rope for raising or lowering a sail
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