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sash cord

noun

  1. a cord for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.


sash cord

noun

  1. a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sash cord1

First recorded in 1770–80
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Example Sentences

He offered to repair a broken sash cord in one of the Tynmore windows in exchange for two voice lessons for Francie.

He lifted a coil of stout sash cord questioningly.

It was of the sash cord species, slender, but extra strong.

Much broken glass and a couple of sash weights fastened to ends of rotten sash cord lay upon the floor.

Well, we don't want any sash cords put in, or wirin' fixed, or any kind of jobbin' done until after five.

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