halliard

• Верёвка, используемая для подъёма или спуска паруса или флага.

A noun referring to a rope used for hoisting or lowering a sail or flag.

1. Nautical ropeC1formal

   A rope or line used on a ship to hoist or lower sails, flags, or yards.

   Фал

   • The sailor pulled the halliard to raise the mainsail.
   • He secured the halliard to the cleat after hoisting the flag.
   • The halliard snapped under the strain of the heavy sail.

   Synonymshalyard