purse string

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Noun purse string has 1 sense

purse string - a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse
--₁ is a kind of drawstring, drawing string, string
--₁ is a part of purse

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Purse String

Noun:

A small drawstring bag or pouch used for holding money or personal items.

Example sentence: She reached into her purse string and pulled out a handful of coins.

Noun:

The cord, string, or lace used to fasten or close a bag or purse.

Example sentence: She tied the purse string tightly to make sure nothing fell out.

Noun:

A control over finances or resources.

Example sentence: He held the purse strings for the entire project, deciding how the money would be spent.

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