First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
whipcord
noun whip·cord \ˈhwip-ˌkȯrd, ˈwip-\
Definition of WHIPCORD
1
: a thin tough cord made of braided or twisted hemp or catgut
2
: a cloth that is made of hard-twisted yarns and has fine diagonal cords or ribs
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Origin of WHIPCORD
from its use in making whips
Rhymes with WHIPCORD
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