Cord

Quick meaning: Cord is a noun meaning (countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).

Meaning

(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Any quantity of such material when viewed as a mass or commodity.
2. (figuratively) Any influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord.
3. (anatomy) Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.
4. (music) Dated form of chord.
5. Misspelling of chord, a cross-section measurement of an aircraft wing.
6. A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
7. A unit of measurement for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (4 × 4 × 8 feet), composed of logs and/or split logs four feet long and none over eight inches diameter. It is usually seen as a stack four feet high by eight feet long.

Example Sentences

cord of spittle

He looped some cord around his fingers.

The burglar tied up the victim with a cord.

spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords

Word Forms

• cords
• cording
• corded

Synonyms for cord

Depending on context, synonyms include cable, twine, flex, cordage, corduroy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include corduroy, rope, string, thread, yarn, strap.

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