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drawstring

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 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).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: drawing string, string

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tie

Narrower terms: purse string

History

Etymology

From draw + string.

Across languages

Translations

21 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kiristysnyöri — type of string
  • Finnish: kurenauha — type of string
  • French: cordon — type of string
  • German: Kordelzug — type of string
  • German: Zugband — type of string
  • Hungarian: húzózsinór — type of string
  • Hungarian: gatyamadzag — type of string
  • Italian: cordoncino — type of string
  • Italian: laccio — type of string
  • Italian: stringa — type of string
  • Italian: legaccio — type of string
  • Italian: coulisse — type of string
  • Romanian: șiret — type of string
  • Romanian: cordon — type of string
  • Spanish: cordón — type of string
  • Spanish: mecate — type of string
  • Spanish: primal — type of string
  • Spanish: cordel — type of string
  • Spanish: piola — type of string
  • Spanish: estringa — type of string
  • Spanish: agujeta — type of string