Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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.