halyard

/hal-yerd/US // ˈhæl yərd //UK // (ˈhæljəd) //

缆绳,绳索,绞线,绞索

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a spar, sail, flag, etc., into position for use.

Completely mystified, I looked from Halyard to the girl, not in the least comprehending what all this meant.
"That will do," said Halyard, ungraciously, which curt phrase was apparently the usual dismissal for the nurse.
"I'm looking for a man named Halyard," I said, dropping rifle and knapsack on the fresh-cut, fragrant pile of pine.
As for Halyard, he was unspeakable, bundled up in his snuffy shawls, and making uncouth noises over his gruel.
It certainly came from Halyard's chimney, although the opposite cliff prevented me from seeing the house itself.