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Lines that raise sails are called what?

Halyards.

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  1. Guys
  2. Sheets
  3. Halyards ✔

Why: Halyards raise sails, while sheets adjust them and guys control spar ends.

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Halyards give the sails a lift.
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Answer: Halyards. Halyards raise sails, while sheets adjust them and guys control spar ends.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Lines that raise sails are called halyards while those that strike them are called downhauls.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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