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)
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2024
Registration includes map to 5 bars, taco tokens to exchange for a free signature taco at each location, discount signature margaritas, beer and tequila shots, DJ, official crawl lanyard and professional photographer.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
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lanyard
noun
lan·yard
ˈlan-yərd 
1
: a rope or line for fastening something in ships
2
: a cord worn around the neck or shoulder to hold a knife or whistle
3
: a strong cord used in firing a cannon
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