/ Dictionary / Index H halyard: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hal•yard Pronunciation: (hal'yurd), [key] — n. any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: halyard (Thesaurus) halves Halysites* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language