lanyard

• Cordon ou sangle porté autour du cou, du poignet ou sur l'épaule pour tenir des objets tels que des clés, des cartes d'identité ou des sifflets.

A noun referring to a cord or strap worn around the neck, wrist, or shoulder, used for holding items such as keys, identification badges, or whistles.

1. Cannon firing cordC1formal

   A cord with an attached hook used to fire certain types of cannons, typically by pulling it to release the firing mechanism.

   Corde de mise à feu (pour canon)

   • The soldier pulled the lanyard to fire the cannon.
   • He carefully attached the lanyard to the firing pin.
   • The old cannon still has its original lanyard.

2. Neck cord for itemsB1informal

   A cord worn around the neck to hold small objects like a knife, whistle, or identification badge.

   Cordon de cou

   • She wore a whistle on a lanyard around her neck.
   • The security guard's ID was attached to a lanyard.
   • He lost his lanyard with the keys.

   Synonymescordstrap

3. Rigging line (nautical)C1formalbritish

   A line used on ships for extending or fastening rigging components.

   Lanière de manœuvre (marine)

   • The sailor adjusted the lanyard to tighten the rigging.
   • The lanyard secured the sail to the mast.
   • They replaced the worn lanyard during the maintenance.

   Synonymescordlashinglinerope