Look up: lanyard

1. lanyard
   [n] - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon 2. [n] - a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle 3. [n] - a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
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2. Lanyard
   Thin line holding gear in place. The lashing on the end of a shroud.
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3. lanyard
   a device,attached to certain quick-disconnect connectors,that permits uncoupling and separation of connector halves by a pull on a wire or cable Category: Electrical engineering and energy • A rope reeving through the deadeyes,used for setting up the rigging. Category: agriculture, fi...
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4. Lanyard
   Lan'yard noun [ French lanière thong, strap, Old French lasniere , from lasne strap, thong, Latin lacinia lappet. flap, edge of a garment. Confer Lanier .] [ Written also laniard .] 1. (Nautical)
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5. lanyard
   laniard noun (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
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6. 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. • (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one en...
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7. Lanyard
   a line attached to any small object for the purpose of securing the object
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8. Lanyard
   A lanyard is a cord attached to a knife or whistle with which to hold it, or to serve as a handle.
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9. Lanyard
   A `lanyard` is a rope or cord exclusively worn around the neck or wrist to carry something. Usually it is used where there is a risk of losing the object or to ensure it is visible at all times. Aboard a ship, it may refer to a piece of rigging used to secure objects. Alternatively it is a length of...
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