communication cord
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Merrick had been meantime invested with a similar rig-out, and then each was provided with a communication cord and an incandescent electric lamp.
From Chronicles of Martin Hewitt by Morrison, Arthur
The other warder, unable to get to the window to help his colleague, was making vain efforts to stop the train by pulling the communication cord.
From A Book of Remarkable Criminals by Irving, Henry Brodribb
She screamed, tore herself away; sprang up and pulled a communication cord.
From The Good Soldier by Ford, Ford Madox
"If you don't go back to the other end of the carriage at once I'll pull the communication cord and stop the train."
From A Master of Deception by Marsh, Richard
"Why didn't you pull the communication cord?" asked the station-master, pompously stern.
From Ambrotox and Limping Dick by Fleming, Oliver
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