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lanyard

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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.
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