lanière — meaning in English
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English meaning
- lanyard noun A cord worn around the neck or wrist to hold a small item such as an ID badge, key, or whistle.
- lash noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- strap noun A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
- strop noun A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.
- thong noun A narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things.
Senses
lanière is used for these senses in English:
- lanyard (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.
- lash The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
- strop A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.
- thong (usually, in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.
lash — full definition
- noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- noun A strike delivered with a whip, or the flexible cord of a whip itself.
- verb To hit hard with a whip or something similarly flexible.
- verb To tie something down tightly with rope or cord.