noun Etymology: from its use in making whips Date: 14th century a thin tough cord made of braided or twisted hemp or catgut, a cloth that is made of hard-twisted yarns and has fine diagonal cords or ribs
WHIPCORD
Meaning of WHIPCORD in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012