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lanyards

/ˈlænjərdz/

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noun

Cuerdas cortas, cabos

A short rope used for fastening rigging.

Examples :

"The sailors tightened the lanyards to secure the sails in the strong wind. "

Los marineros apretaron las cuerdas cortas para asegurar las velas con el fuerte viento.

nautical sailing

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noun

Cordón, correa

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.

Examples :

"Many students at the school wear lanyards to hold their student IDs and keys around their necks. "

Muchos estudiantes de la escuela usan cordones para sujetar sus identificaciones de estudiante y llaves alrededor del cuello.

wear item thing utility

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noun

Cuerda con un gancho

A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.

Examples :

"The old museum exhibit showed examples of early artillery, including the metal lanyards used to fire the cannons. "

La antigua exhibición del museo mostraba ejemplos de artillería temprana, incluyendo las cuerdas con un gancho metálicas utilizadas para disparar los cañones.

military nautical weapon history