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HALYARDS
Noun
halyards
plural of halyard
Source: Wiktionary
HALYARD
Hal'yard, n. Etym: [Hale, v. t. + yard.] (Naut.)
Definition: A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc. [Written also halliard, haulyard.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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