Associations to the word «Halyard»

Adjective

Starboard
Fore
Slashed
Taut
Aft
Gallant
Signal
Peak
Lowered
Bow
Triangular
Attached
Wire
Secured
Vertical
Shouted
Fast
Main
Tied
Cut
Tiny
Running
Fixed
Quick
Raised

Verb

Hoist
Rig
Haul
Flutter
Attach
Cut
Stun
Order
Adjust
Knock
Ally
Lift
Sweep
Drop
Lower

Adverb

Aloft

Wiktionary

HALYARD, noun. (nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

Dictionary definition

HALYARD, noun. A rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag.

Wise words

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