binder twine

or binder's twine

noun

1. a strong, coarse twine, as of sisal, used especially in binding sheaves of grain and bales of hay.

Word History and Origins

Origin of binder twine¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“One of the best parts of Canada is that it stays together as a virtual act of imagination, tied with binder twine and duct tape.”

From The Guardian

“Hang on, dig deep and no new purchases, no expansion. If it’s broke, it’s called the binder twine and duct tape method of fixing stuff,” she said.

From Washington Times

Canadian officials responded with stricter regulations for labelling, and they turned to prison labor to produce an inexpensive binder twine.

From Scientific American

The binder twine industry grew in response to the widespread adoption of the mechanical binder, linking international entities to the U.S. and Canadian harvests.

From Scientific American

Discrepancies and disappointments would ultimately lead to firm legislation on labelling, length, and tensile strength but until that time the landscape of binder twine was one back door deals and haggling and uncertainty.

From Scientific American