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Lanyard vs Tanyard - What's the difference?

lanyard | tanyard |

As nouns the difference between lanyard and tanyard

is that lanyard is (nautical) a short rope used for fastening rigging while tanyard is an open-air tannery.

lanyard

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging.
  • A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.
  • A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.

    • tanyard

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An open-air tannery