whipcord

noun

Definition of whipcordnext
as in bungee cord

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipcord
  1. bungee cord
  2. rope
  3. wire
  4. guy
  5. cord
  6. lanyard
  7. stay
  8. halyard
Noun
  • Kenny doesn’t think twice about stuffing furnishings from her treasure hunts into the back of her tiny Nissan Versa — she has been known to secure items with bungee cords — or repurposing everyday ephemera into something special.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • With his body belted to an elastic training bungee cord, Xavier made panicked marks on the gallery’s white walls with unfired clay molded into the shape of Olympic weight plates.
    Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of bungee cord
Noun
  • Alaska Rug Company makes more than 70 bowls a week, and has repurposed over 10 miles of used rope since the company began in 2010.
    Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The classic rope design has two handles and can easily be repurposed later for storage.
    Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Photo : Mecum Auctions The car is fit with Borrani knock-off wire wheels.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The twisted wire brush is expertly designed to comb through and define every lash, ensuring a flawless finish every time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of wire
Noun
  • The reporters were seated on the main stage and understood nary a word of his speech, although the Wall Street Journal guy faked it by writing stuff down.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This is a guy who's done everything Trump's asked him to do.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Secured with magnets, these cord keepers can also attach to interior pockets to keep cables easily accessible.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To prevent this, keep cords neatly tucked away and out of reach, using cord covers or clips to secure them against walls or furniture.
    Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of cord
Noun
  • There’s a lanyard so your child can hang it or put it in their pocket.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With a sturdy design and cute pencil pattern, this lanyard is a nice little addition to any teacher’s daily gear.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of lanyard
Noun
  • This week, the District Court issued a ruling refusing to grant a stay (☆) (meaning that the injunction stays in place).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • After their six-month stays, none of the 37 who have so far graduated has returned to prison.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stay
Noun
  • The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
  • Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Definition of halyard
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