HALLIARDS

Definition

HALLIARDS Halliards are ropes or lines used to hoist or lower sails on a ship; plural form of halliard is halliards, the -ing form is halliarding, the -ed form is halliarded, the -er form is halliarder, the -est form is halliardest, and the -ly form is halliardly. Halliards are lines on a ship that are used to raise or lower sails; halliards can also refer to the plural form of the

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 9 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word HALLIARDS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

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