Vocal cord

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

Pronunciation: / ˈvəʊk(ə)l kɔːd /

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vocal cord	vocal cords

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vocal cord used in phrases

false vocal cord (noun)
1. either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
inferior vocal cord (noun)
1. either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
superior vocal cord (noun)
1. either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
true vocal cord (noun)
1. either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
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Pronunciation: bəːd

Parts of Speech: noun

British English informal a word meaning a young woman, which some people think is offensive

vocal cords