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noun
A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A type of catgut.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile
noun
closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cord
History
From whip + cord.
Across languages
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