pull cord

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Synonyms: full word, pull for

Antonyms: full word, pull for

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Noun

1. a cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a [[light switch]].
2. a cord used to start a petrol-engined [[lawnmower]], [[chainsaw]] or the like, where it is not feasible to have a [[starter motor]].

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