drawstring
STRING OR CORD USED TO DRAW UP OR GATHER A LENGTH OF MATERIAL, OR CLOSE AN OPENING
Draw string; Draw-string; Drawcord; Drawstrings
also draw-string
(drawstrings)
A drawstring is a cord that goes through an opening, for example at the top of a bag or a pair of trousers. When the cord is pulled tighter, the opening gets smaller.
...a velvet bag with a drawstring.
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