haulyard

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haulyard - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Halyard \Hal"yard\ (h[a^]l"y[~e]rd), n. [Hale, v. t. + yard.]
     (Naut.)
     A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails,
     flags, etc. [Written also halliard, haulyard.]
     [1913 Webster]