drawstring
A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the…A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
Meaning
1 sensesA string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
Kordelzug, Zugband
- a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From draw + string.From draw + string.
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Forms
plural: drawstrings| Singular | drawstring |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening:drawing stringstring
See also
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