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lanyard

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lan·yard also lan·iard  (lnyrd)
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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lanyardlanyard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
cord - 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
sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor
line - something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"
Translations
lanyard [ˈlænjəd] Nacollador m
lanyard
n (= cord)Kordel f (an der Pfeife oder Messer getragen wird); (Naut) → Taljereep nt


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Aboard ship he carried his crutch by a lanyard round his neck, to have both hands as free as possible.
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