whipcord

English

Etymology

From whip +‎ cord.

Noun

whipcord (countable and uncountable, plural whipcords)

1. A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.
2. A type of catgut.
3. A strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.

Derived terms

• whipcordy

Translations

cord to make whiplashes

• German: Peitschenschnur (de) f