cord

//kɔːrd//
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Noun

cordSingular
cordsPlural
1

A length of rope or string made of several twisted strands.

She tied the package with a strong cord.

2

An electrical cable used to connect an appliance to a power source.

Please unplug the cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the appliance.

3

A ribbed fabric, especially corduroy.

She bought a jacket made of brown cord.

4

A unit of measurement for cut wood, equal to 128 cubic feet.

We ordered two cords of firewood for the winter.

Verb

1

To fasten or bind with a cord.

She corded the newspapers together for recycling.

Synonym