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check-cord
check-cord n.
Brit. 
/ˈtʃɛkkɔːd/
, /ˈtʃɛkkɔːd/U.S. /ˈtʃɛkˌkɔrd/
(a) a cord used to check action or movement, literal and figurative; spec. a long cord attached to the collar of a hunting dog to bring it to a sudden stop; (b) = check-string n./ˈtʃɛkˌkɔrd/ΘΚΠ
society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > [noun] > means of restraint or restraining force
bridleeOE
bridea1425
restraint1523
aweband1531
bit1546
retentive1580
control1594
curb1613
hank1613
constriction1650
retinue1651
check1661
spigot1780
brake1875
way-chain1884
tab1889
inhibitor1902
check-cord1908
iron maiden1912
inhibition1932
1908 Daily Report 7 Feb. 1/4 When the competitors..combine to fleece their customers, the check-cord on their power to run up prices is sometimes more difficult to apply.
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