English Explanatory Dictionary

whipcord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.
  2. A type of catgut.
  3. A strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.

Word forms

whipcord whipcords

Etymology

From whip + cord.

Derived words

sea-whipcord whipcordy
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