binder twine

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a coarse, tough cord for tying sheaves in a binder, also used for a variety of purposes around the farm.

Quotations

1890

The local situation in Binder twine is somewhat interesting. . . .

1957

I left him in the yard, perched on the handlebars of my bicycle, and insecurely tied with binder twine.

1960

The chant grew, "What the common people need . . ." until the entire crew shouted in answer, "is bindertwine!"