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Definition of Lanyard
1. Noun. A cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon.
2. Noun. A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle.
3. Noun. (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships.
Definition of Lanyard
1. n. 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.
Definition of Lanyard
1. Noun. (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging. ¹
2. Noun. A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband. ¹
3. Noun. A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lanyard
1. a fastening rope on a ship [n -S]
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