The difference between Cordage and Halyard

When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas halyard means a rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.


check bellow for the other definitions of Cordage and Halyard

  1. Cordage as a noun (nautical):

    A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

  2. Cordage as a noun (obsolete):

    An amount of wood measured in cords.

  1. Halyard as a noun (nautical):

    A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.