1. a short rope or cord used to secure or hang something
Usage: nautical
2. a cord worn around the neck or shoulder to carry something such as a whistle or keys

Examples

• The sailor secured the knife with a laniard around his wrist.
• She wore her ID badge on a laniard around her neck.
• The ship’s bell was hung from a sturdy laniard.
• The coach’s whistle dangled from a red laniard.
• He attached his keys to a laniard for easy access.
• The laniard prevented the tool from falling overboard.