Definition

Noun: 1. (Nautical) A line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships: A strong cord or rope used on sailing vessels to secure, tighten, or adjust parts of the ship's rigging, such as sails or masts. 2. A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle: A short cord or strap, often looped, designed to be worn around a person's neck for carrying a small tool or instrument securely. 3. A cord with an attached hook used to fire certain types of cannon: A lanyard used as a firing mechanism on historical artillery, where pulling the cord releases the firing mechanism.

Usage

• Nautical Rigging: The sailor used a laniard to secure the loose halyard to the cleat.
• Neck Cord: The scout kept his whistle on a laniard so it was always accessible.
• Artillery Firing: The gunner pulled the laniard to discharge the cannon.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on a laniard": To be attached or secured by a lanyard.
  • The security pass must be on a laniard while in the facility.
• "Laniard knot": A specific type of knot used to finish the end of a lanyard or to create a loop.
  • He tied a laniard knot to prevent the end of the cord from fraying.

Variants and Related Words

• Lanyard (noun): The more common modern spelling of "laniard." Both forms refer to the same objects.
  • She bought a colorful lanyard for her office key card.
• Laniate (verb): To tear or lacerate. (Note: This is a different word with a distinct meaning, not a variant of "laniard.")

Synonyms

• Cord: A thin, flexible string or rope.
• Line: A length of cord, rope, or wire, especially in nautical contexts.
• Strap: A strip of flexible material used for fastening or carrying.
• Tether: A rope or chain used to tie or restrict an animal or object.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: "Laniard" is a noun and does not have associated phrasal verbs.

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms specifically featuring the word "laniard."

Noun

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