whipcord

whip·cord

noun \ˈhwip-ˌkȯrd, ˈwip-\

Definition of WHIPCORD

1

: a thin tough cord made of braided or twisted hemp or catgut

2

: a cloth that is made of hard-twisted yarns and has fine diagonal cords or ribs

Origin of WHIPCORD

from its use in making whips

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with WHIPCORD

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