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Noun Concept
Categories: Chains, Hardware (mechanical)
EN
pull chain  pullstring  pull cord  pullcord  cord pull
EN
A chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet) WordNet 3.0
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A chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A pullstring, pullcord, or pullchain is a string, cord, or chain wound on a spring-loaded spindle that engages a mechanism when it is pulled. Wikipedia
string, cord, or chain wound on a spring-loaded spindle that engages a mechanism when pulled Wikidata
A cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a light switch. Wiktionary
A cord that can be pulled to activate a light or other mechanism. Wiktionary
A cord that activates or releases something when pulled. Wiktionary
IS A
chain
pull
PART OF
flush toilet
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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pull chain
Wikipedia
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pullstring
Wikidata
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Pullstring
Wiktionary
EN
pull cord, pullcord, pullstring
Wikipedia Redirections
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cord pull, Lift cord, pull-cord, pull-string, pull chain, pull cord, pull string, pullchain, pullcord

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