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HALYARD

\hˈaljɑːd], \hˈaljɑːd], \h_ˈa_l_j_ɑː_d]\

Definitions of HALYARD

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A rope or tackle for hoisting a sail, flag, etc.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A rope for hoisting a sail, a yard, or a flag.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards or sails:â€”also Halliard.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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