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 lan·yard /ˈlænjɚ/
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 Lan·yard n.  [Written also laniard.]
 1. Naut. 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. 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
      n 1: a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain
           types of cannon [syn: laniard]
      2: a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle [syn:
          laniard]
      3: (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on
         ships [syn: laniard]