pullcord

See also: pull cord

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From pull +‎ cord.

Noun

pullcord (plural pullcords)

  1. A cord that can be pulled to activate a light or other mechanism.
    Coordinate terms: pullchain, pullstring
    • 1964, Ontario. Dept, “Bulletin”, in Mines, numbers 163-167, page 15:
      The switch is operated by a rope pullcord at the level and a plastic-coated wire pullcord anywhere between levels.
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