Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun lanyard

3 senses of lanyard

Sense 1
lanyard, laniard -- (a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon)
       => cord -- (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord")

Sense 2
lanyard, laniard -- (a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle)
       => cord -- (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord")

Sense 3
lanyard, laniard -- ((nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships)
       => line -- (something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line")