Answer: halyards

AnswerCrossword Clue
HALYARDSFlag supports
HALYARDSSail-hoisting ropes
HALYARDSSail ropes.
HALYARDSBanner-hoisting lines
halyardsA rope used for raising and lowering a sail, spar, flag, or yard on a sailing ship
halyardsHALYARD, a line used to hoist a sail, also HALLIARD, HAULYARD