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cord


Definition: Meaning of, cord in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kɔːd /

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cord cords
  1. [uncountable and countable] a piece of thick string or thin rope
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  2. cords [plural] trousers made from a thick strong cotton cloth with thin raised lines on it
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  3. [uncountable and countable] an electrical wire or wires with a protective covering, usually for connecting electrical equipment to the supply of electricity
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  4. [countable] American English a specific quantity of wood cut for burning in a fire
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  1. cord clothes are made from CORDUROY
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cord used in phrases

  • Bedford cord (noun)
    1. a heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing
  • bungee cord (noun)
    1. an elasticized rope
  • chenille cord (noun)
    1. a soft tufted cord used in embroidery
  • communication cord (noun)
    1. a chain that a passenger can pull to stop a train in an EMERGENCY (= a sudden dangerous situation)
  • cord blood (noun)
    1. blood obtained from the umbilical cord at birth
  • cord foot (noun)
    1. a quantity of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 1 foot long or 16 cu. ft.
  • electric cord (noun)
    1. a light insulated conductor for household use
  • emergency cord (noun)
    1. a chain that a passenger pulls to stop a train in an emergency [=  communication cord British English]
  • extension cord (noun)
    1. an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord
  • false vocal cord (noun)
    1. either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
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