A lanyard is a corda thin rope made of twisted fibers or similar material or strap used for holding, carrying, or attaching something. It can hang around the neck, or it can be part of older technical uses in gunnerythe skill or practice of using guns, especially in military contexts and sailingtraveling or working on water using a boat powered by wind.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlænjərd/
Easy pronunciation: LAN-yerd (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: LAN-yerd.
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Lanyard Meaning
a cord or strap worn around the neck to carry something small
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife, whistle, badge, or similar small item
Example: She wore her conference badge on a bright blue lanyard.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- laniard — An older spelling of the same word.
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Other Meanings of Lanyard
Meaning 2
a cord used to fire a cannon
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
Example: The gun crew pulled the lanyard to fire the cannon.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- laniard — Same word, older spelling.
Meaning 3
a rope or line used on a ship to fasten or extend rigging
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a nautical line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
Example: Sailors tightened the lanyard to secure the rigging.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- laniard — Same word, older spelling.
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Lanyard Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- laniard
cannon-firing cord
- laniard
nautical line for rigging
- laniard
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse lanyard with a plain necklace, but a lanyard is usually meant to hold or attach something.
- The spelling laniard is an older variant, not a different word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lanyard mean?
A lanyard is a cord or strap, usually worn around the neck, used to hold or carry something like a badge, key, whistle, or knife.
What is a lanyard used for?
In modern usage, it is often used to hold ID cards, keys, or whistles. In older technical uses, it could refer to a cord for firing a cannon or a line on a ship.
Is laniard a synonym for lanyard?
Laniard is an older spelling of lanyard, so it refers to the same word.
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