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whipcord

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪpkɔːd/

Definition of whipcord

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1thin, tough, tightly twisted cord used for making the flexible end part of whips.
  • 2a closely woven ribbed worsted fabric, used for making garments such as jodhpurs.

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Definition of whipcord in the US English dictionary
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