Lanyard

A lanyard is a length of cord, webbing, or strap that may serve any of various functions, which include a means of attachment, restraint, retrieval, activation, and deactivation. A lanyard is also a piece of rigging used to secure or lower objects aboard a ship.

For the reconnaissance satellites codenamed "Lanyard", see KH-6. For the plaiting and knotting craft, see Scoubidou.

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