Nautical ropes are an essential part of sailing, and there are several types of rope used for different purposes. Halyards (8 letters) are used to hoist sails, LANYARDS (8 letters) are used to secure items on board, SHEETS (6 letters) are used to control the sails, tyes (4 letters) are used to secure the masts, stays (5 letters) are used to support the masts, and earings (7 letters) are used to secure the rigging.