pull cord
pull cord · pull cords
A cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a…A cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a light switch.
» Who pulled the communication cord?
Wer hat die Notbremse gezogen? — Esperantostern
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2 sensesA cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a light switch.
A cord used to start a petrol-engined lawnmower, chainsaw or the like, where it is not feasible to have a starter motor.
Examples
2 sentencesWho pulled the communication cord?
deWer hat die Notbremse gezogen? — Esperantostern
After a minute of free fall he pulled the rip cord and out came the parachute.
Forms
plural: pull cords| Singular | pull cord |
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