cord

noun
UK: /kɔːd/
US: /kɔːrd/

  1. A long, thin piece of twisted material used for tying or fastening things.

    1. I need a cord to tie this box shut. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbers secured themselves with a strong nylon cord. [ ] [ ]

  2. Anatomy: A structure in the body resembling a cord, such as the spinal cord.

    1. The doctor examined the patient's spinal cord. [ ] [ ]
    2. Damage to the vocal cords can affect your ability to speak. [ ] [ ]

  3. A flexible insulated cable used to connect electrical devices to a power supply.

    1. Unplug the lamp by the cord. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful not to trip over the extension cord. [ ] [ ]

  4. A unit of volume for firewood or other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet.

    1. We ordered a cord of wood for the winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. A full cord is usually 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 4 feet high. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rope string cable wire ligament tendon tie fasten
cord transitive-verb

  1. To tie or fasten something with a cord.

    1. Cord the package securely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The workers corded the bundles of newspapers for shipping. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cord" in English means: A long, thin piece of twisted material used for tying or fastening things., Anatomy: A structure in the body resembling a cord, such as the spinal cord., A flexible insulated cable used to connect electrical devices to a power supply., A unit of volume for firewood or other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet..

The phonetic transcription of "cord" is /kɔːd/ in British English and /kɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cord": rope, string, cable, wire, ligament, tendon, tie, fasten.

Example usage of "cord": "I need a cord to tie this box shut.". More examples on the page.