Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A string in a coach or public conveyance by pulling which an occupant may call the attention of the driver.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun a
cord used by apassenger in a carriage to signal to thedriver to slow down or go faster
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word checkstring.
Examples
-
I was in a close carriage, but I pulled the checkstring as soon as I recognized her, and got out.
The Heavenly Twins Madame Sarah Grand
-
Glancing at the slip of paper which she held in her hand, she pulled the checkstring before a tall block of buildings.
The Mischief Maker 1906
-
The checkstring passes from the door through this hole, and is fastened to the driver's foot.
The Secrets of the Great City James Dabney McCabe 1862
-
As this was not very intelligible, and Jack seemed to have his own reasons for silence, they asked him no further questions; but in about three-quarters of an hour, during which time the coach had been driving through the trees, they came to a standstill by a sudden pull of the checkstring from Jack, who said, --
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.