pullcord

See also: pull cord

English

Etymology

From pull +‎ cord.

Noun

pullcord (plural pullcords)

1. A cord that can be pulled to activate a light or other mechanism.
   • 1964, Ontario. Dept, “Bulletin”, in Mines, numbers 163-167, page 15:

     The switch is operated by a rope pullcord at the level and a plastic-coated wire pullcord anywhere between levels.