0 a long piece of cord (= thick string), etc. worn around the neck, on which a security pass, ID card, key, etc. is hung: --
Drivers of boats should have a throttle lanyard attached to their wrist which will stop the motor instantly if the driver loses control of the boat.
Even in a light wind, the pull on the lanyards is considerable.
She broke the lanyard on her whistle because she was tugging on it so hard.
Workers wear ID badges dangling from departmental lanyards.
1 a long thick string or piece of material that is worn around the neck and used to carry small objects: --
A national flag pole has a lanyard running all the way down to the foot of the hill, the longest in the country.
The pins are often traded as lanyard fodder, and as a result they are not valuable initially.
Lanyards are available in a wide variety of colors and designs as are lanyard medals.
Folding his arms, he fixed his eyes upon the gunner who stood, lanyard in hand, ready for action.
He was also able to steer the machine by hand at the end of the lanyard.
Croall seeks to attract young filmmakers, uses bright lanyards to ensure delegates are recognisable, encourages people to dine in local restaurants, and makes good use of local venues.
Such lanyards are often made of braided fabric with a clip attached to the end and are used frequently in retail and business situations for holding name badges.
Such lanyards can also be used as keychains, particularly in situations where keys can easily be lost for lack of storage, such as gyms, public pools and communal showers.
