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
  • The mouse, remembering the lion’s mercy, came to the rescue and gnawed through the ropes to set the lion free.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hernandez died on Tuesday evening after sustaining injuries during fast-rope training at Camp Schwab, the 3rd Marine Division said on Thursday.
    — Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Clase and Ortiz, also an ex-Guardians pitcher have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy of wire and honor services fraud, sports bribery and money laundering.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cut the restriction wire, and the bike gets access to its more entertaining personality.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Helen needs to talk to that guy, but that’s never going to happen because Sam is just too good at his job.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • So, our priority is to help these guys get better and win in conjunction with that.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Plus, it's got a removable lanyard for easy portability and is compatible with Find My.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jordan promoted her services at a car enthusiast's social club, prosecutors said, and was wearing her RMV lanyard at the time.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of lanyard
Noun
  • When placed near a power cable, the fluctuating magnetic field passes through the inductor and induces a tiny alternating voltage across it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Alabama kickoff specialist Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, laid fiber-optic cable and poured concrete for work before being noticed in a local kicking contest and making his way to the SEC.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • Four kinds of electric fireplaces A standard power cord makes installing most electric fireplaces straightforward.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Police say Yosheka Jarmon had been strangled with an electrical cord and one of her arms had been slashed.
    — Luke Jones, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • For families The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, has plenty of ways to keep children entertained during their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • To reach her remote sites, she’d park by the side of a mountain road and ski three to 10 miles in; at least one trip involved an overnight stay.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stay
Noun
  • Fourth-string goalie Matt Tomkins made 16 saves with Tristan Jarry out because of illness and both Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen injured.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of string

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