transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlan-yərd ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English lanyer thong, lanyard, from Anglo-French lanier
Date: 15th century
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 (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 or sounding a whistle)