halyards

noun

plural of halyard
as in wires

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  1. wires
  2. cables
  3. ropes
  4. cords
  5. strings
  6. guys
  7. stays
  8. laces
Noun
  • Copper wires are commonly used for data transmission and cooling systems.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Its specialty steel, insulation materials and superconducting wires were all produced in China.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of cables
Noun
  • His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of ropes
Noun
  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of cords
Noun
  • Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Both include discounts on dining, merchandise, and hotel stays, plus access to exclusive passholder events, and both are subject to blackout dates.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Prvivate trips also work great for stays at villas in places like Tuscany.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of stays
Noun
  • The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available).
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of laces
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