Definition

Noun: 1. A strong, durable fabric: A sturdy worsted (wool) or cotton fabric characterized by a distinct diagonal rib or corded surface texture. 2. A type of strong cord: A tightly and firmly twisted cord, traditionally made from materials like linen or hemp, specifically designed for use as the lash of a whip.

Usage Examples

• Fabric Meaning:

  • His durable trousers were made of a tough whipcord fabric.
  • The classic jacket was constructed from a fine, grey whipcord.

• Cord Meaning:

  • The old bullwhip had its whipcord replaced.
  • He carefully braided the strands of whipcord to make a new lash.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: The term can be used descriptively to denote something that is very tough, lean, or tightly strung.
  • After years of training, his muscles were like whipcord.

Variants and Related Words

• Whipcording (n, rare): The process of making or the texture resembling whipcord fabric.
• Corded (adj): Having a ribbed or ridged surface, similar to whipcord fabric.
• Worsted (n/adj): A type of smooth, strong yarn or fabric made from long-staple wool, often used to make whipcord.

Synonyms

• For Fabric: Bedford cord, cotton drill, cavalry twill.
• For Cord: lash, thong, braided cord.

Related Phrases

• As tough as whipcord: An idiom describing someone or something that is exceptionally strong, resilient, and lean.
  • Despite his age, the rancher was as tough as whipcord.

Noun

1. a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib
2. closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips