whipcord

whip·cord

 (wĭp′kôrd′, hwĭp′-)

n.

1. A worsted fabric with a distinct diagonal rib.

2. A strong twisted or braided cord sometimes used in making whiplashes.

3. Catgut.

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whipcord

(ˈwɪpˌkɔːd)

n

1. (Textiles) a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonally ribbed surface

2. (Textiles) a closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips, etc

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whip•cord

(ˈʰwɪpˌkɔrd, ˈwɪp-)

n.

1. a cotton, woolen, or worsted fabric with a steep, diagonally ribbed surface.

2. a strong, hard-twisted cord of hemp or catgut.

[1275–1325]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	whipcord - closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
	2.	whipcord - a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"

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Translations

whipcord

[ˈwɪpkɔːd] N → tralla f

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