Flag-hoisting rope (7)

I believe the answer is:

halyard

(Other definitions for halyard that I've seen before include "Sail-raising rope" , "Nautical rope" , "Rope for raising sail" , "Rope for hoisting a sail" , "Line for hoisting a sail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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