drawstring

About 0.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).

Similar words

string drawcord pursestring purse string bucket bag bandstring tighter bungee cord welt bowstringer

Often followed by

bag of pants and at method on purse bags

Word family

drawstrings