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purse string

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun purse string has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

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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