firing lanyard

[′fīr·iŋ ‚lan·yərd]

(ordnance)

A cord or cable of specific length, usually with a hook on one end and a handle on the opposite end, designed to be attached to a component of the firing mechanism of a gun, rocket launcher, or the like, and used to fire the weapon.

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"Fire!" yells the crew chief, and a soldier gives the firing lanyard a slight tug.

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