Canadian English Meaning of lanyard

lanyard

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Definitions and Meaning of lanyard in English

Wordnet

lanyard (n)

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

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

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

Webster

lanyard (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.

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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lanyard

a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon, a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle, (nautical) a line used for ex

cable,cord,guy,halyard,Lace,rope,stay,string,wire,lace

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lanugo => Lanugo, lanuginous => downy, lanuginose => downy, lanthorn => lantern, lanthopine => lanthopine,