About The Word Lanyard
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Lanyard
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Lanyard: 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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