Laniard \Lan"iard\, n. See {Lanyard}.
laniard n 1: a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon [syn: {lanyard}] 2: a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle [syn: {lanyard}] 3: (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships [syn: {lanyard}]