whipcord

American  

[hwip-kawrd, wip-] / ˈʰwɪpˌkɔrd, ˈwɪp- /

noun

1. a cotton, woolen, or worsted fabric with a steep, diagonally ribbed surface.

2. a strong, hard-twisted cord, sometimes used for the lashes of whips.

3. a cord made from the intestines of animals; catgut.

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whipcord British  

/ ˈwɪpˌkɔːd /

noun

1. a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonally ribbed surface

2. a closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips, etc

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Etymology

Origin of whipcord

First recorded in 1275–1325, whipcord is from the Middle English word wyppe-cord. See whip, cord

Example Sentences

Oh, I say, you fellows,” cried Whipcord, dropping on a chair, and nearly choking himself with a fit of laughter.

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

“Look here,” said Whipcord, very red in the face, and chewing his straw in an agitated manner, “do you mean to insinuate I cheat at cards, eh, you—?”

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

Before I could make up my mind, Whipcord had rung a loud peal on the bell, and Mrs Nash in due time appeared.

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

At this moment Whipcord arrived on the scene, as stylish as ever, with his hat all on one side of his head and his straw all on one side of his mouth.

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

To my amazement and consternation, Whipcord came up to the scratch on time being called in an entirely new light.

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines