laniard

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A form of lanyard — A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.

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Meanings

nounlaniard (plural laniards)

plural laniards

  1. archaicArchaic form of lanyard.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

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nouna cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

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noun(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships

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APA

laniard. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laniard

MLA

“laniard.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laniard. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laniard,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laniard.

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