Hal'yard
Pronunciation : Hal'yard
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Hale, v. t. + yard.] (Naut.)
Definition : Defn: A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc. [Written also halliard, haulyard.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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