CultureSeptember 7, 2026
halyard
HAL-yerd
Definition
A rope or cable used for raising and lowering a sail, flag, or spar on a ship.
Etymology
Derived from the nautical phrase 'hale yard,' where 'hale' means to haul or pull, reflecting its purpose of hauling up a spar or sail.
In the news
In the article, the nanny Lexy uses a halyard as a playful, makeshift tool to swing or jump down into the cabin of the boat.
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