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
  • Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avocado tree about 20 feet (6 meters) high and climbed up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of children had gathered outside Bethel Lutheran School in nearby Morton for a jump-rope fundraiser when a chemical odor swept across the parking lot.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Electronic circuits move electrical signals through wires, while these biological circuits move molecules between bacterial colonies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The standard process of arc welding creates an electric arc between an electrode stick or wire and metal material.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • More than a few people believe that, despite the messy route to get there, Penn State landed on the right guy.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • For example, cheap hooks will hold a lanyard but not a backpack.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
  • Major upgrades include electromagnetic systems, such as arresting gear to catch landing aircraft safely and smoothly (replacing old hydraulic recovery systems) and electromagnetic linear motors rather than cables to move munitions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • Consumers will have to visit Cooluli's website to check their model number — and, if their minifridge is covered by the recall, then follow instructions on how to cut the power cord and submit photos to request the free replacement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Marcy had her hair tied up with a bow made from nylon cord and was bent over a fold-up kitchen counter rearranging wet garbage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • Some of the best accommodations around the park are Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and select properties under that umbrella are currently offering up to 30% off stays of at least five consecutive nights from now through October 3, 2026.
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stay
Noun
  • The deal is Nvidia's latest in a string of financing maneuvers to support the sprawling AI data center buildout, despite concerns over circular financing in the AI trade.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The move comes as OpenAI faces a string of lawsuits alleging that inappropriate conversations with ChatGPT contributed to the harm or deaths of young people.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of string

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