Definition

A rope or line used to raise or lower a sail or flag on a ship.

Example

The sailor pulled the haulyard to hoist the flag up the mast.

Conversation

Have you ever used a haulyard on a boat?

I haven't, but I've heard they are really useful for raising sails.

Yeah, I think it's essential for managing the rigging.

Definitely! It sounds like you need to know how to use a haulyard if you're sailing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haulyard → The word 'haulyard' comes from the combination of 'haul' (from Middle English 'halen', meaning to pull or drag) and 'yard' (from Old English 'geard', meaning an enclosed area or a branch of a ship). The term refers to a rope used for hauling or pulling a sail or a yardarm on a ship.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hauling' something, which means to pull, and 'yard', which refers to a part of a ship. This helps you remember that a haulyard is a rope used to pull sails on a ship.

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