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drawstring

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draw·string  (drôstrng)
n.
A cord or ribbon run through a hem or casing and pulled to tighten or close an opening.

drawstring [ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ]
n
(Clothing & Fashion)
a.  a cord, ribbon, etc., run through a hem around an opening, as on the bottom of a sleeve or at the mouth of a bag, so that when it is pulled tighter, the opening closes
b.  (as modifier) a drawstring neckline
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.drawstringdrawstring - a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag"
drawstring bag - a bag that is closed at the top with a drawstring
purse string - a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse
tie - a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied; "he needed a tie for the packages"
Translations
drawstring [ˈdrɔːstrɪŋ] Ncordón m
drawstring [ˈdrɔːstrɪŋ] ncordon m
drawstring
nKordel fzum Zuziehen
drawstring [ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ] ncordone m, cordoncino
drawstring [ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ] ncordone m, cordoncino


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Running another strip through these holes gave him a large bag with a drawstring.
 
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