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halyards

noun

plural of halyard
as in wires

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyards
  1. wires
  2. cables
  3. ropes
  4. cords
  5. strings
  6. guys
  7. stays
  8. laces
Noun
  • As part of the refurbishment, one of the cylinder heads was rebuilt, while the cylinder head gaskets, water pump, spark plugs, wires, and various hoses were replaced.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During the summer, they can be seen by the hundreds perched atop telephone wires near the shore, the organization says.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • Using 13 colors, the process ensures technicians splicing underground cables decades from now can identify matching lines.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Apple acquired Beats for $3 billion in 2014 and has since used the brand to sell iPhone cases and USB-C cables alongside its range of independent audio products.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of cables
Noun
  • The rubble and the hole in the ceiling are still on full display, while signs, ropes, and a yellow cone caution people against entering the foyer.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Groups of screaming preschoolers pass by us in the park, fists clutched tight onto their walking ropes, chubby hands waving hello or pointing to squirrels scampering in their path.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ropes
Noun
  • Crew members with a seemingly unending supply of keys transported various cords and cables.
    — Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Cat-proof cords and give chew toys instead Some cats love to chomp on power cords.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cords
Noun
  • There are only so many tennis players who care about what kind of strings a coach and player might prefer.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If that were true, and there were actually no strings attached, Centene would even get a charitable deduction.
    — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • The Chicago White Sox’s strength for most of this crazy season has been their bullpen depth, with Grant Taylor, Bryan Hudson, Sean Newcomb and now Hagen Smith as their main leverage guys.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The locals don't even blink at the sight of guys like this who are about to delete 32 beers.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • AmaWaterways arranges pre- and post-cruise stays of several nights in both cities with luxury accommodations, cultural exploration led by local experts, and transfers between hotel and ship.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • How long that carbon stays stored depends on how deep the roots can grow and the surrounding environment in the soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stays
Noun
  • Swappable kiltie lace shrouds offer the choice of the same three flavors, as does an assortment of laces that adds a chocolate chip-like pattern as a forth option.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The combination of the lace trim and ribbon laces adds up to a unique vibe, and each one of the four non-boring neutral color options is beautiful.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of laces
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