lanyard
/ˈlænjərd/
noun
- A cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist, used to hold an ID card, keys, whistle, or small device.
- She clipped her employee badge to the lanyard and walked into the office.
- The conference gave each attendee a lanyard with a name tag.
- I keep my house keys on a bright orange lanyard so I don't lose them.
- A short rope or line used on a ship to secure or adjust sails, rigging, or equipment.
- The sailor pulled the lanyard to tighten the sail.
- He tied the lanyard to the cleat to keep the line from slipping.
- During the storm, the crew checked every lanyard on the mast.
- A cord with a hook used to fire a cannon or other explosive device from a safe distance.
- They attached the lanyard to the firing mechanism of the flare gun.
- The soldier pulled the lanyard to fire the cannon during the reenactment.
- A long lanyard allowed the gunner to stand clear of the blast.