Laniard (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailor wore a laniard around his neck to keep his sailing knife close at hand.
- The security guard clipped his whistle to the end of his laniard so he could blow it quickly if needed.
- It was military tradition for the sailors to wear a laniard as part of their uniform to signify their seniority.
- Lost at sea, the young sailor used his laniard to tie himself to the lifeboat during the storm.
- The old laniard was still good and strong, so she decided to reuse it to hold her new diving knife.