What does purse string mean?

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purse string

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  1. purse stringnoun

    a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse

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  1. purse string

    A purse string typically refers to a type of drawstring or cord that can be tightened or loosened to open or close a bag, pouch, or purse. In medical terminology, it can refer to a type of surgical suture method where stitches are placed in a circular pattern around an opening or wound and then cinched closed, similar to a drawstring.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of purse string in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of purse string in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of purse string in a Sentence

  1. Senate Republican:

    The only method I know to deal with this, outside of legal proceedings, is the power of the purse string.

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