binder twine

American  

Or binder's twine

noun

1. a strong, coarse twine, as of sisal, used especially in binding sheaves of grain and bales of hay.

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Etymology

Origin of binder twine

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“All we need is those coconuts, a roll of chicken wire, a snap latch, and a ball of binder twine. Now that we have the coconuts, I have everything else we need in my store.”

From Literature

“It’ll have a top on it and a door with a snap latch. We’ll put those coconuts right in the center of the pen and leave the door open. Then we’ll tie the binder twine to the door and run it back through the pen and out into the brush a little way. When those monkeys go into the pen after those coconuts, we’ll pull the binder twine and latch the door. What do you think of that idea?”

From Literature

“One of the best parts of Canada is that it stays together as a virtual act of imagination, tied with binder twine and duct tape.”

From The Guardian

“Hang on, dig deep and no new purchases, no expansion. If it’s broke, it’s called the binder twine and duct tape method of fixing stuff,” she said.

From Washington Times

The binder twine industry grew in response to the widespread adoption of the mechanical binder, linking international entities to the U.S. and Canadian harvests.

From Scientific American