Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
lanyard
IPA transcription: [l'ænjɚd]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
lanyard, laniard
Meaning:
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
Synonyms:
lanyard, laniard
Meaning:
a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
Synonyms:
lanyard, laniard
Meaning:
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
Usage examples
Incredulity infected Lanyard's mind.
The shock of icy immersion reanimated Lanyard.
The men rushed Lanyard toward the conning tower.
"It will be an honour," Lanyard returned formally....
"It is Monsieur Lanyard, who knows all about paintings!
Lanyard murmured some conventional expression of sympathy.
Incredulously Lanyard pawed the body of the monster beneath him.
Rousing, Lanyard saw several figures emerge from the conning tower.
Upon the authors of that commotion Lanyard wasted no consideration whatever.
Lanyard's fingers tightened on his knife and fork; otherwise he made no sign.