lanyard

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.

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[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.]

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	lanyard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon laniard 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 laniard 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 laniard 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] N → acollador m

lanyard

n (= cord) → Kordel f (an der Pfeife oder Messer getragen wird); (Naut) → Taljereep nt