pull cord
Tug to activate
A pull cord is a cord or rope that activates a mechanism when pulled.
Light fixtures and ceiling fans often have pull cords for switching on and off.
Lawnmowers and small engines use pull cords for starting.
Emergency pull cords on trains or buses signal the driver to stop.
She gave the pull cord a sharp tug and the engine sputtered to life.
Quick, forceful pull
- tugShort forceful pull
- lawnmowerMachine that trims grass
- chainsawMotor-driven cutting tool
- outboard motorDetachable marine propulsion unit
generator · ignite · engine · crank · two-stroke · throttle · choke · prime
Adjustable slatted window coverings
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- venetianHorizontal slatted window shade
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
draw · raise · lower · slat · tilt · valance · blackout · privacy
Electric light fixture
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- ceiling lightLamp fixed above
- fixtureAttached building component
- socketHollow receiving cavity
chain · pendant · bulb · overhead · dimmer · on-off · bedside · closet
Thick twisted fibers
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- handlePart for gripping
- springRecoiling metal spiral
tension · recoil · spool · housing · grip · ratchet · pawl · bracket
Urgent warning signal
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- busLarge passenger vehicle
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
panic button · safety · distress · stop signal · passenger · conductor · brake · halt
yank
Quick, forceful pull
outboard motor · generator · ignite · engine · crank · two-stroke · throttle · choke · prime · rev
blinds
Adjustable slatted window coverings
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- venetianHorizontal slatted window shade
roller · draw · raise · lower · slat · tilt · valance · blackout · privacy · cordless
lamp
Electric light fixture
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- ceiling lightLamp fixed above
- fixtureAttached building component
socket · chain · pendant · bulb · overhead · dimmer · on-off · bedside · closet · attic
rope
Thick twisted fibers
spring · tension · recoil · spool · housing · grip · ratchet · pawl · bracket · mounting
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- busLarge passenger vehicle
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
aircraft · panic button · safety · distress · stop signal · passenger · conductor · brake · halt · emergency stop
- atticrafters, attic room, joists, eaves, exposed beams
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
- cordsripcord, paracord
- manual controlsmanual, hand-operated, lever, handle, button
- water gearswim goggles, swim cap, swimsuit, swimwear, swim trunks
- Chainsawschain oil, kickback, sprocket, teeth, electric chainsaw
pull cordpush button
Depressible control element
button · toggle switch · touch sensor · touchscreen · dial
pull cordmotion sensor
Device detecting nearby activity
timer switch · smart switch · proximity sensor · thermostat · photocell
pull, record, accord, cord, recording, recorded, recorder, pulling, pulley