LANYARD
lanyard, laniard
(noun) (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
lanyard, laniard
(noun) a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
lanyard, laniard
(noun) a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lanyard (plural lanyards)
(nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging.
A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.
A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.
Source: Wiktionary
Lan"yard, n. Etym: [F.lanière thong, strap, OF. lasniere, fr. lasne
strap, thong, L. lacinia lappet. flap, edge of a garment. Cf.
Lanier.] [Written also laniard.]
1. (Naut.)
Definition: 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.
2. (Mil.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition