Lanyard

Lanyard
Lanyard 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. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]


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  • lanyard — UK [ˈlænjə(r)d] / US [ˈlænjərd] noun [countable] Word forms lanyard : singular lanyard plural lanyards 1) a short rope used on ships for fastening things such as the sails 2) a loose thick string worn around the neck, on which you hang small… …   English dictionary

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