halliard
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hal·liard
(hăl′yərd)n.
Variant of halyard.
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halliard
(ˈhæljəd)n
(Nautical Terms) a variant spelling of halyard
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hal•yard
or hal•liard
(ˈhæl yərd)n.
any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.
[1325–75; Middle English halier rope to haul with]
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Noun | 1. | halliard - a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag rope - a strong line |
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