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halyards

/ˈhæljərdz/ /ˈheɪljərdz/

Meanings
noun
A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

Examples :

"The sailor adjusted the halyards to raise the mainsail before heading out to sea. "
nautical sailing vehicle

Related Words

Illustration lower

lower adjective

/ˈləʊə/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈlaʊ.ə/ /ˈlaʊ.ɚ/

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

"a low wall a low shelf"

Illustration adjusted

adjusted verb

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

Illustration spar

spar noun

/spɑː/ /spɑɹ/

A rafter of a roof.

"The carpenter carefully placed the new spar onto the roof frame. "

Illustration flag

flag noun

/flæɡ/

A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

"The school's flag, a bright blue banner with a gold lion, flew proudly above the building. "

Illustration mainsail

mainsail noun

/ˈmeɪnseɪl/ /ˈmeɪnsəl/

The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.

"The sailor hoisted the mainsail, and the boat began to move faster across the water. "

Illustration sailor

sailor noun

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

Illustration raise

raise noun

/ɹeɪz/

An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).

"The boss gave me a raise."

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration sail

sail noun

/seɪl/

A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

"The sailboat's large sail filled with wind, propelling it quickly across the lake. "

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration heading

heading verb

[ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ]

To be in command of. (See also head up.)

"Who heads the board of trustees?"

Illustration rope

rope noun

/ɹəʊp/ /ɹoʊp/

Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."