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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
2. 2
   a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

drawing stringstring

Etymology

From draw + string.

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