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whipcord

noun

  1. rugged twill fabric with a steep, pronounced diagonal rib
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From whip + cord.

  1. A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.
  2. A type of catgut.
  3. A strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.