baling twine
noun
: twine designed for binding bales of hay, straw, or similar material
This morning Manolo … sequestered himself in the butler's pantry with a bolt of crepe paper, baling twine, a passel of ferrets and some light-up turnips—so I'm pretty sure he's making me something special for Mother's Day.
Ivana Martini, Boston Herald, 7 May 2009
Ivana Martini, Boston Herald, 7 May 2009
Word History
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
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