Lanyard Common

a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

"The old naval museum display featured a heavy lanyard hooked onto the side of the cannon, ready for a sailor to pull it and launch a shot."

a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

"The safety officer adjusted his lanyard, making sure his whistle hung securely against his chest before the morning drill began."

(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships

"The captain ordered the crew to secure the new sail using a long lanyard tied firmly to the mast."

A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.

"The sailor tied his safety harness to the lanyard before climbing up the mast."