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n. - (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships; A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle; A cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon.

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  • The lanyard was a significant find, but added weight to the suspicion surrounding Ms
  •  The only other passenger was a young woman who judging by her lanyard was a court employee.
  • Henke wears the conference attendee’s requisite name-tag lanyard, and he demonstrates the tool’s various features.
  • A man with a lanyard is adult entertainment to me.
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