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
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Cordage as a noun (nautical):
A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.
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Cordage as a noun (obsolete):
An amount of wood measured in cords.
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Halyard as a noun (nautical):
A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.