communication cord
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At the moment which I had calculated to be most auspicious I suddenly threw off the semblance of boredom, rose up, lurched across the carriage and pulled the communication cord.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 7, 1919. by Various
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
"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.
She screamed, tore herself away; sprang up and pulled a communication cord.
From The Good Soldier by Ford, Ford Madox
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