sash cord

American

noun

a cord for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.

sash cord British

noun

a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash

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Etymology

Origin of sash cord

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Johnny, who had never even seen a sash cord in all his life, got a hammer and screwdriver and took the whole window frame out of its case.

From Literature

He lifted a coil of stout sash cord questioningly.

From Project Gutenberg

It was of the sash cord species, slender, but extra strong.

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Much broken glass and a couple of sash weights fastened to ends of rotten sash cord lay upon the floor.

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Well, we don't want any sash cords put in, or wirin' fixed, or any kind of jobbin' done until after five.

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