lanyard
noun
- a short rope or cord used on board ship for holding or fastening something
- a cord worn around the neck, as by sailors, from which to hang something, as a knife, whistle, etc.
- a cord with attached hook, for firing certain types of cannon
See lanyard in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also lan·iard (lănˈyərd)
noun- Nautical A short rope or gasket used for fastening something or securing rigging.
- A cord worn around the neck for carrying something, such as a knife or whistle.
- A cord with a hook at one end used to fire a cannon.
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