whipcord
Americannoun
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a cotton, woolen, or worsted fabric with a steep, diagonally ribbed surface.
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a strong, hard-twisted cord, sometimes used for the lashes of whips.
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a cord made from the intestines of animals; catgut.
noun
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a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonally ribbed surface
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a closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips, etc
Etymology
Origin of whipcord
First recorded in 1275–1325, whipcord is from the Middle English word wyppe-cord. See whip, cord
Example Sentences
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Still, he seemed so young at times, so whipcord thin.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
His bronzed face and yellow hair glistened proudly as he strode out to the Anacostia camp next day in whipcord breeches and shiny riding boots.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week he went out in flannel shirt and whipcord breeches.
From Time Magazine Archive
"My muscles," he said on again reaching Zermatt, "have become like whipcord."
From Time Magazine Archive
However, while Mr. Clutter was shaving, showering, and outfitting himself in whipcord trousers, a cattleman’s leather jacket, and soft stirrup boots, he had no fear of disturbing her; they did not share the same bedroom.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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