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halyard

noun

Definition of halyard

as in rope

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Recent Examples of halyard Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown. — Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard. — Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2024 Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence. — Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021

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Noun

Sheriff’s deputies later recovered a long rope and a black chain in the apartment, authorities have said.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
She is born into this sport full of speed and rivalry and, as a woman, has to learn to stand her ground and learn the ropes.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of rope

Noun

According to the Polish Armed Forces, the measures include the installation of Hesco bastions — wire and mesh structures filled with sand or gravel that are easy to set up as protective barriers — along with new observation and guard posts.

— Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Yet the Braves have virtually led the division wire-to-wire because of the efforts of those types of players.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wire

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Anthony LaRoque was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and red boxers, with a long black-and-white lanyard hanging from his pocket.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
For easy carrying, the tool features a lanyard hole and a clip for attaching it to a pocket or backpack.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of lanyard

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White House reporters from the two cable networks -- Betsy Klein of CNN and Akayla Gardner of MS NOW -- both went live to report they'd been turned away, their press badges deactivated, when arriving for their jobs at the White House.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The helicopter had difficulty reaching them, Downpatrick didn’t have his satellite phone, the Wi-Fi cables in the camp below had been damaged due to an avalanche and there was no way to communicate with emergency services.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cable

Noun

Another passenger saw the woman and pulled the emergency cord on the train, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop about 100 yards away from the platform.

— Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
It has recently been expanded with more affordable iterations that start around $1,000, such as silk-cord bracelets with a gold and diamond motif.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cord

Noun

For a charming stay, The Perry House Bed & Breakfast offers cozy accommodations in a historic home with mountain views and a warm, inviting environment.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry.

— Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stay

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The mermaid headboard was also created by Friday, who strung the fish-string lights too.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
There is no noise of a breaking string echoing in the distance — the stage direction that pushed Chekhov’s final dramatic landscape toward Beckettian absurdism before Beckett was born.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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