Might mean (unverified): Cord that activates mechanism when pulled.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (pullstring)

▸ noun:  A cord that activates or releases something when pulled.

Similar:
trip cord, puller, pull cord, pull-through, rigger, line, tripwire, pulley, whipcord, tractor, more...

Opposite:
push button, press button, toggle switch

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Similar:
trip cord, puller, pull cord, pull-through, rigger, line, tripwire, pulley, whipcord, tractor, more...

Opposite:
push button, press button, toggle switch



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