halyard

== English == === Alternative forms === halliard === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English halier, from halen (“to haul”) +‎ -iere (“-er”), with misconstrual of -ier as yard. Compare lanyard. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/, /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ === Noun === halyard (plural halyards) (nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard. (firefighting) A rope used to extend a ladder. ==== Derived terms ==== main halyard throat halyard ==== Translations ====