1
: a piece of rope or line for fastening something in a ship
especially
: one of the pieces passing through deadeyes to extend shrouds or stays
2
a
: a cord or strap to hold something (such as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neck
b
: a cord worn as a symbol of a military citation
3
: a strong line used to activate a system (as in firing a cannon)
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When the employee refused, the woman, who was later identified as Love, allegedly kicked and shoved the worker and forcibly removed a lanyard from around her neck that had the keys on it, Boislard said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Optional extras include a leather carrying case, a lanyard, and a full 12-piece bit set.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Shoppers were given a lanyard and a list of more than 25 participating businesses to visit, collecting ribbons at each shop and hopping on one of two trolleys making the rounds.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Optional extras include a leather carrying case, a lanyard, and a full 12-piece bit set.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Shoppers were given a lanyard and a list of more than 25 participating businesses to visit, collecting ribbons at each shop and hopping on one of two trolleys making the rounds.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
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lanyard
noun
lan·yard
ˈlan-yərd 
1
: a rope or line for fastening something in ships
2
: a cord worn around the neck or shoulder to hold a knife or whistle
3
: a strong cord used in firing a cannon
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