halyards

noun

plural of halyard
as in wires

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  1. wires
  2. cables
  3. ropes
  4. cords
  5. strings
  6. guys
  7. stays
  8. laces
Noun
  • The new laboratory-scale method uses a molten mixture of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide to pop silver wires off dead solar cells.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Damaged insulation may expose wires, increasing the risk of electric shock, short circuits, or fire.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • The next generation of data center racks are more often using optical cables to carry the data between GPUs.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Among the 10 trans-Pacific cables identified as being most at risk, several are still under development with significant ownership stakes from US companies.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cables
Noun
  • Bob had to learn the ropes from old-timers and many magazine articles and books.
    — Bob Rocchetta as told to Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bayley ran full speed through the middle ropes and hit a suicide dive onto Valkyria, who caught Bayley.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ropes
Noun
  • Patrick, who was injured when his cleats became tangled in TV cords, had to first seek redress through a grievance procedure before being able to pursue a lawsuit.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Even after Hammami was tied up (passengers used headphone cords and plastic zip ties), the passengers and crew were in danger.
    — Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cords
Noun
  • There’s nothing off limits here, nothing too garish to clash with saxophone and strings.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In higher-dimensional gravity, certain black-hole-like objects, such as black strings, can become unstable and fragment.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • Unfortunately, had two guys in the same spot, going for the ball.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • No one knows that at the time these are guys being paid by the White House to break into buildings and spy on political opponents.
    — Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • The number of people settling down for longer-term stays, including work and study, also hit an all-time high last year.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no childcare, and the tranquil spa and pool areas feel better suited to couples or quieter group stays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stays
Noun
  • Elsewhere in the market, sporty lace-up heels are also proving popular — take, for instance, June Ambrose’s collaboration with Naturalizer including pumps with statement crisscrossing laces.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For an even more current take, look for details like double laces or opt for a pair with a retro feel.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of laces
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