apron string

English Thesaurus

1. (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	cord,
definition	:	a line made of twisted fibers or threads (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	apron,
definition	:	a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing (noun.artifact)