Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pullstring

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pull-string
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cord that activates or releases something when pulled.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pull + string.

Inflected Forms

pullstrings (plural) pull string (alternative) pull-string (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

pullchain pullcord

Questions

What does pullstring mean?
A cord that activates or releases something when pulled.
Where does pullstring come from?
From pull + string.

How to pronounce pullstring

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