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- [hal-yerd]
- /ˈhæl yərd/
- /ˈhæ.ljəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hal-yerd]
- /ˈhæl yərd/
Definitions of halyard word
- noun halyard any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use. 1
- noun halyard A rope used for raising and lowering a sail, spar, flag, or yard on a sailing ship. 1
- noun halyard rope for raising a ship's sail 1
- noun halyard a line for hoisting or lowering a sail, flag, or spar 0
- noun halyard a rope or tackle for raising or lowering a flag, sail, etc. 0
- noun halyard (nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard. 0
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Origin of halyard
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English halier rope to haul with (see hale2, -ier1) with final syllable altered by association with yard1
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Parts of speech for Halyard
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halyard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
halyard usage trend in Literature
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noun halyard
- lanyard — Nautical. a short rope or wire rove through deadeyes to hold and tauten standing rigging.
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