Word: whipcord
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: whip
cord
Definition: A type of catgut; a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
Morphemes:
Affix: whip
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
Affix: cord
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χορδά
Language: grc
Decoded: khorda
Meaning: string of gut, the string of a lyre