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lan·iard

(lăn′yərd)

Variant of lanyard.

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laniard

(ˈlænjəd)

1. a variant spelling of lanyard

2. (Nautical Terms) a variant spelling of lanyard

3. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a variant spelling of lanyard

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Noun	1.	laniard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon lanyard cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
	2.	laniard - a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle lanyard cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
	3.	laniard - (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships lanyard sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor line - something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"

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We hauled off upon the laniard of the whip-staff, and helped the man at the helm.

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Virgin said The Loft extends the airline's Clubhouse lounge experience into the air, offering passengers a wide range of cocktails, and the option for travellers to dine together perhaps to enjoy a Mile High afternoon tea by Eric Laniard and a selection of new dishes by Donal Skehan.

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Davis is the author or co-author of four books, 125 case studies and technical notes, and numerous articles in a variety of academic and managerial publications, including the I laniard Business Review, the Sloan Management Review, Management Science, the International Journal of Physical Distribution Logistics Management, Industrial Engineer, the Project Management Journal, Business Horizons and AllE Transactions.