Associations to the word «Halyard»

Wiktionary

HALYARD, noun. (nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

Dictionary definition

HALYARD, noun. A rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke