noun
- Plural of haulyard; ropes or lines used on a ship to hoist or lower sails, flags, or other equipment.
Usage: nautical; also spelled 'halyards' (more common modern spelling)
Examples
- The sailors pulled the haulyards to raise the mainsail.
- The ship's haulyards were made of strong, weathered rope.
- Crew members checked the haulyards before setting out to sea.
- The flag was hoisted using the haulyards on the mast.
- Damaged haulyards had to be replaced before the voyage could continue.