Lanyard

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Noun

lanyard

1. ((nautical{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) a short rope used for fastening rigging
2. a cord word around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle
3. a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery