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laniard

laniard

9.9
A cord with a hook used to pull and fire a cannon
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : cordón
  • The gunner gripped the laniard and awaited the command to fire.

Examples

  • A sudden jerk of the laniard sent the cannon roaring into action.

  • To avoid premature ignition, he handled the laniard with great caution.

  • The sailor secured the cannon with a laniard.

  • Can you pass me the laniard for the cannon?

  • The gunner gripped the laniard tightly as he prepared to fire the cannon.

  • A sudden jerk of the laniard caused the cannon to fire unexpectedly.

  • To safely operate the cannon, he carefully adjusted the laniard before pulling the trigger.

Synonyms

lanyard
vslaniard
  • Archaic
9.1

A cord pulled to fire older cannons

means the same but appears as an alternative spelling in writing

Surface Forms

laniard singular
laniards plural

Etymology

Laniard comes from the Old French word lanière, 'strap' used to pull or hold things. That's why laniard can mean a cord with a hook that is pulled to fire a cannon.