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Definition of: whipcord
(hwip′kôrd′) noun
1. A strong, hard–twisted, sometimes braided hempen cord, used in making whiplashes.
2. A cord of catgut.
3. A twill–weave fabric, similar to gabardine, but with a more pronounced diagonal rib on the right side: used for riding habits and other outdoor garments.
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