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Halyards are used on a sailing vessel to haul up sails. One end is connected to the top of the sail (the head) and it is led up to the top of the mast, through a block (pulley) and back down. Pulling down on the halyard pulls the sail up. With larger sails a winch is used to assist. When the sail is up all the way, the halyard is 'made fast' or 'cleated.'
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The ropes and chains that support and control the sails?
Halyards, ropes and stays
The ropes and chains that support and control the sails of a boat?
Stays, lines, ropes and halyards.
In naval language what are halyards?
In nautical terms, the "halyards" are used to "haul the yards" of sail (up or down). The mainsail halyard is called the "main sheet", the jib sail halyard is called the "jib sheet" & the mizzen sail halyard is called the "mizzen sheet".
What is the name given to ropes for hoisting sail?
in a sailing dinghy, the name given to ropes used for hoisting the sail is halyards.
How many ropes are there on a yacht?
None. They are "halyards" and "lines" such as "sheets", etc. It is an old trick qwuestion used by smart*sses to catch people out.
All lines on a boat that pertain to the sails and mast?
Halyards raise or lower sails, sheets tighten or loosen angle of sail, and the shrouds and stays steady the mast(s).
What are some benefits of using a fiberglass flagpole?
Resistant to sun, moisture, and corrosion. Safe. Fiberglass poles do not conduct electricity. Fiberglass poles do not attract lightning. Quiet. No annoying clanging halyards common to metal poles
What is the name for the rope-thing on a sailing yacht that slaps against the mast in a wind making a characteristic seaside noise?
The halyards, these ropes are used to haul sails up. When sails are down they are left tied tight from the top of the mast down towards the foot. The wind causes them to vibrate and hit the mast thus causing the sound.
What is the cleat hitch knot used for on ships?
The cleat hitch knot is primarily used to prevent the boat from floating away from the slip. It is merely a half-hitch, secured about the dock's cleat. It is the same knot used to secure the halyards (near the bottom of the mast), and the flag (near the bottom of the flagpole). Check out the (animated!) related link below for more information:
What are some eight letter words with 1st letter H and 2nd letter A and 3rd letter L and 7th letter D?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern HAL---D-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter H and 2nd letter A and 3rd letter L and 7th letter D. In alphabetical order, they are: halberds halyards
What are some eight letter words with 1st letter H and 3rd letter L and 7th letter D?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern H-L---D-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter H and 3rd letter L and 7th letter D. In alphabetical order, they are: halberds halyards helipads hillside hollands holytide
What are some eight letter words with 1st letter H and 4th letter Y and 6th letter R and 8th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern H--Y-R-S. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter H and 4th letter Y and 6th letter R and 8th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: halyards
