a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
source: WordNet 3.0
a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
source: WordNet 3.0
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
