haulyard

There were two other ensigns rolled into a ball ready to be fastened to the haulyard and hoisted in case of need.

The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Charles Roger

And he walked to the taffrail, and stood looking astern that two men who had come aft to splice a haulyard might not perceive his disorder.

Richard Carvel — Complete Winston Churchill 1909

And he walked to the taffrail, and stood looking astern that two men who had come aft to splice a haulyard might not perceive his disorder.

Richard Carvel — Volume 04 Winston Churchill 1909

And he walked to the taffrail, and stood looking astern that two men who had come aft to splice a haulyard might not perceive his disorder.

Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

He is by the foot of the mainmast with a haulyard in his hands as though hoisting something aloft.

The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Mayne Reid 1850