Definition of lanyard
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)
