different between lanyard vs deadeye

English

Etymology

From Late Middle English lainer, lainere, lanyer (“strap or thong used to fasten armour, shields, clothing, etc.”) [and other forms] (with the ending modified in the 17th century under the influence of yard), from Old French laniere, lasniere (“thong, lash”) (modern French lanière (“lanyard, strap; (by extension) a strip”)), from lasne (“strap, thong; noose; snare”), a metathetic alteration of nasle, nasliere (“strap, thong”), influenced by lane (“wool”), las (“lace of a boot, shoe, etc.”), or laz (“snare, trap; pitfall”); nasliere is derived from Old Dutch *nastila (“headband; tie”), from Proto-West Germanic *nastilu (“strap; thread; tie”), from Proto-Indo-European *ned- (“to tie together”). The English word is cognate with Old High German nestila (“band, headband; strap”) (modern German Nestel (“lace; strap; string”)), Old Norse nesta (“brace; fastener, strap”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?lænj?d/, /?læn?j??d/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /?lænj?d/, /?læn?j??d/
• Hyphenation: lan?yard

Noun

lanyard (plural lanyards)

1. (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.
2. (by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.
3. (by extension, military) A cord with a hook which is secured to an artillery piece, and pulled to fire the weapon.

Alternative forms

• laniard

Related terms

• lanier

Translations

Notes

References

Further reading

• lanyard on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

English

Etymology

dead +? eye

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?d?da?/

Adjective

deadeye (not comparable)

1. Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
2. (concerning a stare) Cold; unfriendly.

Derived terms

• Deadeye Dick

Noun

deadeye (plural deadeyes)

1. (nautical) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
2. A very accurate marksman.
3. (uncommon) A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.