Lanyard

['lænjəd] or ['lænjɚd]

Definition

(noun.) (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships.

(noun.) a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle.

(noun.) a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon.

Editor: Maggie--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) 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.

Inputed by Isabella

Definition

n. a short rope used on board ship for fastening or stretching or for convenience in handling articles.

Inputed by Hubert