Halyard
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rope or line used on a sailing vessel for raising or lowering a sail, flag, or yard.
“The crew hauled on the halyard to raise the mainsail as the wind began to pick up.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hal·yard
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Synonyms
halliard
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Wordle
Contains the unusual -ARD ending and the rare Y mid-word. The Y is worth testing early.
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points. The Y scores 4 points and the D adds a further 2, excellent value for a maritime term.
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