halliard
- noun
- /ˈhæl.jərd/
- UK
:
cabo de driza
- The sailor tightened the halliard to raise the sail in the morning breeze.
Examples
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She checked that the flag halliard was properly secured to prevent it from slipping.
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Old ships often had several halliards rigged for different sails and flags.
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The sailor adjusted the halliard to raise the sail.
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We need to check the halliards before setting sail.
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The sailor pulled on the halliard to raise the mainsail into position.
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Before setting off, they checked that the halliards were secure and functioning properly.
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When the wind picked up, he quickly adjusted the halliards to ensure the flag was fully hoisted.
Synonyms
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A rope that raises and lowers sails or flags on a ship
A rope on a ship used to lift or lower things at the mast
A rope at the bottom of a square sail that sailors pull to lift it to the yard
A small rope used to pull a sail up or in
A short rope used on a ship to fasten or secure rigging
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Halliard comes from an old word for 'to pull' — the Old French haler, which is the same idea as the English haul. So a halliard is simply a rope used to 'pull' up a sail or flag.