lan·yard also lan·iard (l n y rd)n. 1. Nautical A short rope or gasket used for fastening something or securing rigging. 2. A cord worn around the neck for carrying something, such as a knife or whistle. 3. A cord with a hook at one end used to fire a cannon. [Perhaps alteration (influenced by yard, spar) of Middle English lainere, strap, from Old French laniere, from lasne, perhaps alteration (influenced by las, string) of *nasle, lace, of Germanic origin.] |
lanyard, laniard [ˈlænjəd]
n
1. a cord worn around the neck, shoulder, etc., to hold something such as a whistle or knife
2. (Military) a similar but merely decorative cord worn as part of a military uniform
3. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a cord with an attached hook used in firing certain types of cannon
4. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a line rove through deadeyes for extending or tightening standing rigging
[C15 lanyer, from French lanière, from lasne strap, probably of Germanic origin]
lanyard - The cord holding a whistle.
See also related terms for whistle.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  lanyard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannoncord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" |
| 2. | lanyard - a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" | |
| 3. | lanyard - (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships line - something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line" |
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