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lanyard, laniard Nautical a line rove through deadeyes for extending or tightening standing rigging lanyard [′lan·yərd] (naval architecture) A small rope or line used to fasten something in ships, especially one passing through deadeyes and used to extend shrouds or stays. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Aboard ship he carried his crutch by a lanyard round his neck, to have both hands as free as possible. How many of them could tie a lanyard knot, or take a wheel or a lookout? " "Like a lanyard for your bag; but it's an odd one, seems to me. |
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