Rigging ropes (8)
I believe the answer is:
lanyards
'rigging ropes' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lanyards that I've seen before include "Lines for extending or fastening rigging on ships" , "Cords for a sailor's neck" , "Cords around the neck for knife or whistle" , "Cords around the neck for whistle etc." .)