whipcord

(hwipkôrd′, wip-)

noun

  1. a hard, twisted or braided cord used for whiplashes, etc.
  2. a strong worsted cloth with a hard, diagonally ribbed surface

See whipcord in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A worsted fabric with a distinct diagonal rib.
  2. A strong twisted or braided cord sometimes used in making whiplashes.
  3. Catgut.

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