lanyard

A short rope or gasket used for fastening something or securing rigging.

A cord worn around the neck for carrying something, such as a knife or whistle.

A cord with a hook at one end used to fire a cannon.

Nautical, a small rope or cord used for certain purposes on board a ship.

Milit., a piece of cord having a small hook at one end, nsed in firing cannon with a friction-primer.

A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; ; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc.

A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube.

A short rope used for fastening rigging.

A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.

A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.