Noun
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.
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA synthetic lanyard is threaded through both holes in the oval piece and tied around the wearer's neck. Source: Internet
As Baldwin examined the ground outside the window, he saw the glint of metal—a small ring with a broken screw attached, the lanyard ring from a gun. Source: Internet
It also features Ringke’s QuikCatch lanyard hole for attaching a wrist or shoulder strap. Source: Internet
At liftoff, a propellant fill umbilical became snared with its release lanyard. Source: Internet
Finish the project as is, for a lanyard, or attach the other ring or hook to complete a dog leash, clasp bracelet or the like. Source: Internet
Apple iPod shuffle Sport Case is Apple’s hard-plastic case which completely encloses the shuffle and secures it with a lanyard. Source: Internet