lancling

Lancling is a term that refers to the practice of using a lanyard or lanyard-like device to secure an object, typically a keyring or a small item, to a person's clothing or belt. The term is a portmanteau of "lanyard" and "clinging." This method of attachment is often used in situations where traditional keys or small items need to be carried but should not be easily accessible or visible.

The lanyard is a flexible strip of material, usually made of nylon or leather, with a loop or clip at one end and a buckle or ring at the other. The loop or clip is attached to the object to be carried, such as a keyring, and the buckle or ring is secured to the person's clothing or belt. This allows the object to be easily accessed when needed but kept secure and out of sight when not in use.

Lancling is commonly used in professional settings, such as in law enforcement, military, and security industries, where keys or other small items need to be carried discreetly. It is also used in everyday situations, such as when carrying a set of house keys or a small toolkit. The practice of lancling has been in use for many years and continues to be a popular method of carrying small items securely and discreetly.