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

We halted a quarter of an hour, to give our horse time to get breath, as Whipcord explained, but, as it really seemed, to allow that gentleman and Masham to refresh themselves also.

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

I thought perhaps Whipcord would come for one; he’s a good driver, you know, and a steady enough fellow when he’s by himself.

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

With much persuasion Whipcord resumed his coat and seized the reins.

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

“I’ll go half-sovs. with you on it,” said Whipcord.

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