What does a halyard do?
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Hoists a sail up the mast
A halyard is a rope used to hoist (raise) a sail up the mast. The word comes from 'haul yard' — hauling up the yard (horizontal pole).
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What does a halyard do?
Short answer
Hoists a sail up the mast
A halyard is a rope used to hoist (raise) a sail up the mast. The word comes from 'haul yard' — hauling up the yard (horizontal pole).
What does a halyard do?