noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib wordnet
3. 3
   A type of catgut. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips wordnet
5. 5
   A strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cardlacing

Etymology

From whip + cord.

Related phrases

sea-whipcord

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