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communication cord

British

noun

a cord or chain in a train which may be pulled by a passenger to stop the train in an emergency

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“Come over here and listen to a story,” said the aunt, when the bachelor had looked twice at her and once at the communication cord.

From Beasts and Super-Beasts by Saki

Then I made for the handle of the communication cord.

From The Ghost A Modern Fantasy by Bennett, Arnold

"I don't intend to allow you to touch the communication cord."

From A Master of Deception by Marsh, Richard

"I can wave to the engine-driver as we go round a bend if you think it's any good, or, of course, there's always the communication cord, only—" I broke off and looked at her.

From The Brother of Daphne by Yates, Dornford

"Carried, be jabers!" roared Paddy Doolan, pulling the communication cord, while Bill, Sandy and some more, seized the Socialist.

From The Kangaroo Marines by Campbell, R. W.

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