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Lanyard

Lanyard Meaning & Definition
Lanyard Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lanyard?

[n] a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
[n] a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
[n] a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lanyard: laniard

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See Also | cord | line

Lanyard In Webster's Dictionary

\Lan"yard\, n. [F. lani[`e]re thong, strap, OF. lasniere, fr. lasne strap, thong, L. lacinia lappet. flap, edge of a garment. Cf. {Lanier}.] [Written also {laniard}.] 1. (Naut.) A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; as, the lanyards of the gun ports, of the buoy, and the like; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc. 2. (Mil.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube.

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