noun🔗ShareA short rope used for fastening rigging."The sailors tightened the lanyards to secure the sails in the strong wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."Many students at the school wear lanyards to hold their student IDs and keys around their necks. "wearitemthingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery."The old museum exhibit showed examples of early artillery, including the metal lanyards used to fire the cannons. "militarynauticalweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
