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1. (n.) lanyard
a short rope or wire used on board ships to secure riggings.
2. lanyard
a small cord or rope for securing or suspending a small object, as a whistle about the neck.
3. lanyard
a cord with a small hook at one end, used in firing certain kinds of cannon.
4. lanyard
a cord worn around the left shoulder by a member of a decorated military unit.
5. lanyard
a white cord worn around the right shoulder by military police and secured to a pistol.
Etymology: (1475–85; b. late ME lanyer (< MF laniere, OF lasniere thong =lasne noose +-iere, fem of -ier -ier2) and yard1)
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1. (noun) lanyard, laniard
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
2. (noun) lanyard, laniard
a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
3. (noun) lanyard, laniard
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
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1. (noun) lanyard
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. (noun) lanyard
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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