cord
//kɔːrd//
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.