drawstring

or draw string

[ draw-string ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a string or cord that tightens or closes an opening, as of a bag, clothing, or the like, when one or both ends are pulled.

drawstring

/ ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ /

1. a cord, ribbon, etc, run through a hem around an opening, as on the bottom of a sleeve or at the mouth of a bag, so that when it is pulled tighter, the opening closes
2. ( as modifier )
  a drawstring neckline

First recorded in 1825–35; draw + string

There are short-sleeved button downs, drawstring hoodies, and, of course, laptop cases.

Lady McIntyre had untied the drawstring and opened the innocent-looking, feminine thing, only to draw back, choking.

It is a rectangular bag, on an average approximately 30 by 25 centimeters, with a drawstring for closing it.

As he bore the sacred roll he reverently kissed the tassels of the drawstring of the silken slip.

Manoury's army was almost horseshoe shaped, with Von Kluck gathering it in as a bag is clutched by its drawstring.

Sometimes a drawstring closes the hood tightly around the face and prevents the spray from entering.

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