Halyard (noun)

A rope or cable used on a ship or boat to hoist or lower a sail, a flag, or other object.

Origin:

The word halyard comes from the middle english word "haulyerde" which means "to hoist" or "to pull up". it refers to a rope or cable used on a ship or boat to hoist or lower a sail, a flag, or other object. .

Examples:

1. He hoisted the sail using the halyard.
2. The halyard was used to raise the flag on the flagpole.
3. The halyard was made of durable, synthetic fibers.
4. He had to be careful not to get tangled in the halyard while hoisting the sail.
5. The halyard was frayed and needed to be replaced.