halyard

noun

Definition of halyardnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
  1. rope
  2. wire
  3. guy
  4. lanyard
  5. cable
  6. cord
  7. stay
  8. string
Noun
  • Omega got the better of Kevin and then hit a wild sunset flip powerbomb from the top rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.
    — Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely in pan, about 2 hours.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • The bear was panting and struggling with the placement of its paws and legs on the pole — which was carrying 7,200-volt wires at 22 feet high.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • How vital was Davey to what you guys were able to do in the ’80s?
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Analyzing voter registrations and filing challenges has become a common move by conservative activists (like the guy who created ELLY) after the 2020 election.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Some of them are literally on the sidewalk 50 feet from the entrance, invisible to everyone walking in with a lanyard.
    — David Lee Condrey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of lanyard
Noun
  • American officials do it every day, from committee rooms and cable studios.
    — Aaron Kaplowitz, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Lightweight embedded stainless steel cables, meanwhile, make the straps slash-resistant.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • Even inexpensive and innocuous items, such as a cord cover and a key bowl, can work wonders for you in your mission to tidy up your home.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Electrical cords and chargers can cause burns or electrocution.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • The Balfour's complimentary beach setup makes spontaneous ocean time one of the easiest parts of a stay here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The stay itself is deeply luxurious—no bedroom offers anything smaller than a queen bed.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of stay
Noun
  • Through the ’80s and ’90s, Doneger expanded its client base and services by purchasing a string of competitive buying offices/consultancies.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Thursday's death marks the latest in a string of fatal incidents at Sequoia National Park and nearby areas in recent months.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of string

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