hal'yard Sentence Examples
- The crew swiftly raised the halyard to hoist the sail.
- The halyard snapped under the heavy load, causing the sail to drop.
- The sailors struggled to release the jammed halyard, delaying their departure.
- The captain ordered the halyard to be replaced before the next voyage.
- The halyards were meticulously inspected before each sailing day.
- The halyard's pulley creaked loudly with each pull.
- The halyard was rigged through a series of blocks to provide mechanical advantage.
- The halyards were painted in bright colors to enhance visibility.
- The halyard's knots were carefully tied to ensure its reliability.
- The halyard became tangled, causing the sail to jam midway through its ascent.
hal'yard Meaning
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hal'yard (v. t.)
A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc.
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A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc.
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The crew swiftly raised the halyard to hoist the sail.
The halyard snapped under the heavy load, causing the sail to drop.
The sailors struggled to release the jammed halyard, delaying their departure.
The captain ordered the halyard to be replaced before the next voyage.
