Lanyard

Lan´yard

n.	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.

Noun	1.	lanyard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon Synonyms: laniard
	2.	lanyard - a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle Synonyms: laniard
	3.	lanyard - (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships Synonyms: laniard