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单词 whipcord
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Definition of whipcord in English:

whipcord

noun ˈwɪpkɔːdˈ(h)wɪpkɔrd
mass noun

  • 1Thin, tough, tightly twisted cord used for making the flexible end part of whips.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The cat-o-nine-tails (thick leather whip) with its knitted thongs of whipcord was pickled in brine to stiffen it when there was an imminent flogging.
    • The whipcord only reached eight to ten feet from the handle, at least it seemed it would.

  • 2A closely woven ribbed worsted fabric, used for making garments such as jodhpurs.

Rhymes

ripcord
 
 

Definition of whipcord in US English:

whipcord

nounˈ(h)wɪpkɔrdˈ(h)wipkôrd

  • 1Thin, tough, tightly twisted cord used for making the flexible end part of whips.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The whipcord only reached eight to ten feet from the handle, at least it seemed it would.
    • The cat-o-nine-tails (thick leather whip) with its knitted thongs of whipcord was pickled in brine to stiffen it when there was an imminent flogging.

  • 2A closely woven ribbed worsted fabric, used for making garments such as jodhpurs.

 
 
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