halyard

• Termo náutico que designa um cabo ou corda usado em embarcações para içar ou arriar velas, bandeiras ou vergas.

A noun referring to a rope or line used on a ship or boat for hoisting and lowering sails, flags, or yards.

1. Nautical ropeC2formal

   A rope or line used to raise and lower a sail, flag, or yard on a ship.

   Adriça

   • The sailor pulled the halyard to hoist the mainsail.
   • Check the halyard for fraying before the voyage.
   • He tied the flag to the halyard and raised it up the mast.