Noun: laniard lan-yu(r)d
- (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
"The sailor secured the sail with a sturdy laniard";
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- A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife, whistle, ID card, etc.
"The security guard wore his ID badge on a laniard around his neck";
- lanyard
- A cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
"The artilleryman pulled the laniard to fire the cannon";
- lanyard
Derived forms: laniards
Encyclopedia: Laniard