lanyard

1. (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.Examples: ""Take ahold here, an' keep ringin' steady," said Dan, passing Harvey the lanyard of a bell that hung just behind the windlass."

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.Examples: "Aboard ship he carried his crutch by a lanyard round his neck, to have both hands as free as possible. [...] [H]e would hand himself from one place to another, now using the crutch, now trailing it alongside by the lanyard, as quickly as another man could walk."broadly

3. (by extension, military) A cord with a hook which is secured to an artillery piece, and pulled to fire the weapon.broadly