First Known Use: 14th century
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halyard
noun hal·yard \ˈhal-yərd\
Definition of HALYARD
: a rope or tackle for hoisting and lowering something (as sails)
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Origin of HALYARD
Middle English halier, probably from Anglo-French *halier, from haler to haul — more at hale
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halyard
noun hal·yard \ˈhal-yərd\
Definition of HALYARD for Kids
: a rope for raising or lowering a sail
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