lanyard

Definition of Lanyard in English :

1. laniard, lanyard

a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

2. laniard, lanyard

a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

3. laniard, lanyard

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lanyard

noun

1.

a cord worn around the neck, shoulder, etc, to hold something such as a whistle or knife

2.

a similar but merely decorative cord worn as part of a military uniform

3.

a cord with an attached hook used in firing certain types of cannon

4. nautical

a line rove through deadeyes for extending or tightening standing rigging

noun

1.

a short rope or cord used on board ship for holding or fastening something

2.

a cord worn around the neck, as by sailors, from which to hang something, as a knife, whistle, etc.

3.

a cord with attached hook, for firing certain types of cannon

n.

1. Nautical A short rope or gasket used for fastening something or securing rigging.

2. A cord worn around the neck for carrying something, such as a knife or whistle.

3. A cord with a hook at one end used to fire a cannon.