"lanyard" in the noun sense
1. lanyard, laniard
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
2. lanyard, laniard
a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
3. lanyard, laniard
nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
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